Inherited traits pass from parents to offspring through genes on chromosomes. Unlike acquired traits (learned behaviors), inherited traits are coded in DNA and determine physical characteristics.
Section 1
Genes Transfer Traits from Parents to Offspring
Inherited traits pass from parents to offspring through genes on chromosomes. Unlike acquired traits (learned behaviors), inherited traits are coded in DNA and determine physical characteristics.
Section 2
Mendel Discovered Patterns in Plant Inheritance
Gregor Mendel experimented with pea plants and found that traits can disappear in one generation but reappear in the next. This led to understanding dominant and recessive traits.
Section 3
Dominant Alleles Mask Recessive Traits
When two different alleles exist for a trait, the dominant version shows in the phenotype (observable characteristics). Recessive alleles only appear when two copies are present in the genotype.
Section 4
Parents Pass Different Allele Combinations to Children
Children receive one allele from each parent for every trait. This explains how two brown-haired parents can have a blond child if both parents carry the recessive blond allele.
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Section 1
Genes Transfer Traits from Parents to Offspring
Inherited traits pass from parents to offspring through genes on chromosomes. Unlike acquired traits (learned behaviors), inherited traits are coded in DNA and determine physical characteristics.
Section 2
Mendel Discovered Patterns in Plant Inheritance
Gregor Mendel experimented with pea plants and found that traits can disappear in one generation but reappear in the next. This led to understanding dominant and recessive traits.
Section 3
Dominant Alleles Mask Recessive Traits
When two different alleles exist for a trait, the dominant version shows in the phenotype (observable characteristics). Recessive alleles only appear when two copies are present in the genotype.
Section 4
Parents Pass Different Allele Combinations to Children
Children receive one allele from each parent for every trait. This explains how two brown-haired parents can have a blond child if both parents carry the recessive blond allele.
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