Question

why are traits acquired during the life time of an individual not inherited ?

Answer 1

these are the traits which occur in the somatic cell are not passed on to the offspring belong in next generation. hence acquired traits cannot be passed on the next generation.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Traits are inherited during a lifetime cannot be inherited in the successive generation as the changes do not reflect in the DNA of the germ cells. For example, a cricket player cannot pass on his skills on to his next generation as the traits acquired during his lifetime are limited only to non-reproductive cells. However, any mutations in the germ cells can result in the new traits being acquired by the successive generation