Biology
Grade-9
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Question

Which of the following is an acquired trait?

  1. Singing
  2. Dancing
  3. Swimming 
  4. All of the above

hintHint:

Singing, dancing, and swimming are examples of acquired characteristics

The correct answer is: All of the above


    • Inherited traits are the characteristics that pass from the previous generations to the offspring
    • Acquired characters are not inherited from parents, they are formed in the body of the individual
    • Singing, dancing, and swimming are acquired characteristics

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