Why are traits acquired during life-time of an individual not. inherited ?

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Why are traits acquired during the life-time of an individual not. inherited ?

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This happens because an acquired trait involves change in non-reproductive tissues (somatic cells) which cannot be passed on to germ cells or the progeny. Therefore, these traits cannot be inherited.

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