Genes
What are genes?
Genes are the basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child
What are examples of inherited traits?
freckles, dimples, hairline shape, handedness, skin care, curly hair, nose shape, ear size and shape ect
What are acquired traits?
the character developed in an individual as a result of environmental influence.
What are genes made up of?
Genes are made up of DNA
What are inherited traits?
a particular genetically determined characteristic or quality that represents somebody.
What are 4 examples of acquired traits?
knowledge, ideas, skills, and weight
What are alleles?
Allele is a word that is used to describe versions of a gene
Are all traits inherited?
Some traits are controlled by genes that pass from parent to child. Others are acquired through learning.
How are acquired traits determined?
the character developed in an individual as a result of environmental influence
What are alleles made up of?
Alleles are made up of one of two or more versions of DNA sequence (a single base or a segment of bases)
What are three traits that are not inherited?
table manners, greeting customs, parenting skills
What is the importance of acquired traits?
becoming an important cause of 'evolution' in human beings and other organisms
What is heredity?
Heredity are characteristics or traits are passed from one generation to another
What happens if a blood type is an inherited trait?
Each parent randomly contributes one allele from each gene to the gametes and thus to the offspring's phenotype or traits
What makes acquired traits important?
making the organism more suitable for the environment