"The traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual are not inherited". Give reason and justify this statement giving two examples

Certain changes occur in the structure or function of the body parts due to environmental factors. Such changes in somatic tissues are acquired traits that do not involve germ cells and genetic material (DNA). Therefore, these changes are not passed to the next generation. The traits are only inherited if changes take place in the genetic material. Examples: Starving beetles and surgical removal of tail in mice.