Question

Why are traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited?​

Answer 1

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. ... However, any mutations in the germ cells can result in the new traits being acquired by the successive generation.

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. 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.