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Question
Only one of the following characteristic of the parents can be inherited by their children. This one is:
Options
deep scar on chin
snub nose
technique of swimming
cut nose
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Solution
snub nose
Explanation:
Only inherited traits, which are controlled by genes, are passed from parents to their children. A snub nose is a genetic trait and can be inherited. A deep scar on the chin, a swimming technique, and a cut nose are acquired characteristics and are not inherited.
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