Question

On a training session Mr. Avinash, the coach of Suni and Siraj was training them for improving speed which is a physical fitness component. He said them that speed can be improved but it is a trait that is inherited from parents to their off springs like colour of one's eyes and height. So, Siraj had certain queries which were listed below:

Kindly clear the doubt of Siraj by answering the following question. 

Which of the character can be acquired but not inherited?

Options

• The colour of one's eye

• The colour of one's skin

• Body size

• Natural state of hair

Answer 1

Body size

Explanation:

Body size can be influenced by environment, nutrition, and exercise, so it can be acquired or modified. Eye colour, skin colour, and natural hair state are mainly inherited biological traits. Therefore, body size is the best example of a characteristic that is not purely inherited.