Question

give reason ,why acquired traits are not inherited?

Answer 1

These are the traits which occur in the somatic cells. Changes in the somatic cells are not passed on to the offspring belonging to next generation. Hence acquired traits cannot be passed on to next generation.

Answer 2

Acquired traits as the name says are acquired by the individual during its life time. Acquired traits are due to changes in the life style, injury, loss of body parts, disuse of some body parts. These are the traits which occur in the somatic cells. Changes in the somatic cells are not passed on to the offspring belonging to next generation.