In organisms, some changes pertain to body cells and are not inherited, whereas some changes pertain to germ cells and - Science - Heredity and Evolution

Question

In organisms, some changes pertain to body cells and are not
inherited, whereas some changes pertain to germ cells and are
inheritable a) Name the two types of variations respectively b)
Explain two ways by which individuals with a particular trait may
increase in a population

Fakeha Anis · Accepted Answer

a) Acquired and inherited traits respectively
b) Individuals with a particular trait may increase in a population
as a result of the following:
(i) Natural selection: When that trait offers some survival
advantage
(ii) Genetic drift: When some genes governing that trait become
common in a population

In organisms, some changes pertain to body cells and are not inherited, whereas some changes pertain to germ cells and are inheritable. a) Name the two types of variations respectively. b) Explain two ways by which individuals with a particular trait may increase in a population.