Which statement about acquired and inherited traits is true?

Question

Which statement about acquired and inherited traits is true?

• Both acquired traits and inherited traits are coded in DNA.
• Acquired traits are coded in DNA, and inherited traits develop during life.
• Both acquired traits and inherited traits develop during life.
• Acquired traits develop during life, and inherited traits are coded in DNA.

Answer 1

Both acquired traits and inherited traits are coded in DNA.

Answer 2

Which structural adaptations would increase survival of a desert plant species, and why?

Broad leaves; they increase the rate of photosynthesis.
• Thick, fleshy photosynthetic stems; they help retain water.
• Shallow roots; they absorb larger amounts of surface water.
O: Leaves without stomata; they help speed transpiration.

Answer 3

Thick, fleshy photosynthetic stems; they help retain water. In a desert environment where water is scarce, having thick, fleshy stems can help the plant store water for longer periods of time, increasing its chances of survival during dry spells.

Answer 4

What is the correct answer

Answer 5

Which statement about acquired and inherited traits is true?

Both acquired traits and inherited traits are coded in DNA.

Which structural adaptations would increase survival of a desert plant species, and why?

Thick, fleshy photosynthetic stems; they help retain water. In a desert environment where water is scarce, having thick, fleshy stems can help the plant store water for longer periods of time, increasing its chances of survival during dry spells.

What is the correct answer

The correct answer is: Thick, fleshy photosynthetic stems; they help retain water.