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HEREDITY

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

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  1. HEREDITY • The passing of characteristics (also knows as traits) from parents to offspring.

  2. 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.

  3. Similar yet Different

  4. Similar yet Different

  5. Similar yet Different

  6. Genes • Is a segment of our DNA that carry information that determine your traits.

  7. 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?

  8. Let us learn about Genetics….

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