Question

Of the following traits, which one is acquired (i.e., not inherited)?

A) Skin tone
B) Eye shape
C) Fingernail length
D) Number & presence of dimples

Answer 1

Answer = D

Parents pass on traits or characteristics, such as eye colour and blood type, to their children through their genes. Some health conditions and diseases can be passed on genetically too ,but fingernail length is not something that could be inherited.

Answer 2

Option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

These are the traits that are inherited from the parents to the offspring. Hair, skin, eye colour, body type, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases are some of the examples of inherited traits in humans. The inherited traits of an individual are determined by their genes.