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Question
One of the following traits cannot be inherited. This one is:
Options
colour of eyes
colour of skin
size of body
nature of hair
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Solution
size of body
Explanation:
Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes. The colour of eyes, colour of skin, and nature of hair are inherited traits. However, the size of the body is greatly influenced by environmental factors such as nutrition, exercise, and health, so it is not considered a purely inherited trait.
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