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HEREDITY. The passing of characteristics (also knows as traits) from parents to offspring. Trait. A physical or observable characteristic of an organism What makes you different from others? -Humans have a set of traits that defines us as a species. Similar yet Different.
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HEREDITY • The passing of characteristics (also knows as traits) from parents to offspring.
Trait • A physical or observable characteristic of an organism • What makes you different from others? -Humans have a set of traits that defines us as a species.
Genes • Is a segment of our DNA that carry information that determine your traits.
Genetics • The science of heredity. We learn how these traits are passed down from one generation to the other. • Why should we study about genetics?