Which of the following statements about traits is the most accurate?

Question

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a.inherited traits are acquired over an individuals lifetime.

b. acquired traits are a result of genes from both parents.

c. inherited traits are a result of genes from both parents.

d. each inherited trait is the result of one gene from one parent.

Answer 1

It is according to what is meant by "trait."  I assume they mean pigmentation, height, tendency toward certain diseases etc. In some cases C and some cases D.

Answer 2

A is wrong.  B is wrong.  A and B should be reversed (inherited is from parents, acquired is over a lifetime.  "A" even gives a clue to that by saying "acquired" over a lifetime).  D is wrong because traits are the result of one gene from EACH parent, resulting in 2 genes for each trait in the offspring, UNLESS you are talking about s*x-linked traits/disease, which your question is not asking about.  So, I end up with C as the right answer for 2 reasons.  One is that as a Registered Nurse, I happen to know this, and the second reason is that by process of elimination it is the only answer left that cannot be ruled out.

Answer 3

The answer is C.  

It can't be D, because you inherit two alleles(genes) one from each parent, which ever is dominant results in that individuals phenotype.