MAIN GLOSSARY

Inherit
Acquiring a trait from one's parents. Most traits, such as eye color or hair color, are inherited from a parent through genes. However, traits can be inherited through other biological mechanisms, such as through the womb, or through behaviors learned by living with the parents.

Gene


Related Links  (Links will appear in the main window)
More on General Overview of Genetics
More on Patterns of Inheritance

 

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