Will their child inherit their muscular build? Why or why not?

Question

A husband and wife start going to the gym and working out. After a while they become body builders and compete all over the country. After a few years they decide to have a child. Will their child inherit their muscular build? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Hello Matthew!

In order to answer this question, you may want to think about the way in which Charles Darwin described the inheritance of traits. You may also want to look at the model of inheritance another individual came up with: Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.

Looking at these two theories, may help you in answering your question.

How does this sound?