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Question
One of the following traits of the parents cannot be passed on to their future generations. This trait is:
Options
cleft chin
pointed chin
scarred chin
broad chin
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Solution
scarred chin
Explanation:
Only genetic (inherited) traits are passed from parents to their offspring through genes. A cleft chin, pointed chin, and broad chin are inherited traits. A scarred chin is an acquired characteristic caused by injury and is not inherited.
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