acquired characteristic
acquired characteristic · acquired characteristics
A change or modification to a living organism that occurs during its lifetime, that is…A change or modification to a living organism that occurs during its lifetime, that is not incorporated into its DNA, and hence cannot be passed on to its offspring; for example, the loss of a limb in an accident, or stunted growth due to inadequate nutrition.
Meaning
1 sensesA change or modification to a living organism that occurs during its lifetime, that is not incorporated into its DNA, and hence cannot be passed on to its offspring; for example, the loss of a limb in an accident, or stunted growth due to inadequate nutrition.
Forms
plural: acquired characteristics| Singular | acquired characteristic |
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