Inheritance (2)

Definition of characteristics

Are tangible properties that are inherited and determined by genes such as the colour of the pupil

Definition of trait

Are variants for specific characteristics that differentiate individuals

Traits for the colours of the pupils (1)

Black

Traits for the colours of the pupils (2)

Brown

Traits for the colours of the pupils (3)

Blue

Examples of characteristics that children inherit from their parents (2)

The colours of pupils

Way of the characteristics of parents are passed down to children

Are passed down through genes

Definition of gene

The basic units of inheritance found in the chromosomes

Function of gene (1)

Genes control certain characteristics in an organism

Function of gene (2)

A pair of genes at the same locus or position in the homologous chromosome will control one trait of the organism