Question

List characteristics that are not inherited but affect survival

Answer 1

Traits are features that distinguish an organism. There are two types: acquired and inherited.

Acquired Traits are characteristics that are not inherited. Lamarck’s hypothesis was that the inheritance of these acquired traits would increase an organism’s “fitness for survival.” 

Some of these characteristics that cannot be passed on genetically. It may be minor or temporary or permanent. Some  which affect survival are:

1)      Knowledge, skills, ideas or memories,

2)      Changes in body parts (calluses on fingers, large muscles, corrective eye surgery, organ transplant or removal)

3)      The behavior of animals and plants (like adaptation, bending of plants)

4)      Vaccinations

5)      Amputations