Question

A trait of organism is influenced by:

• A. Paternal DNA
• B. Maternal DNA
• C. Both paternal and maternal
• D. Neither Paternal and maternal

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both paternal and maternal

• Traits include physical attributes of an organism such as hair colour, leaf shape, size, etc., and behavioural characteristics.
• So, a trait is a specific characteristic of an organism.
• Traits can be determined by genes or the environment, or more commonly by interactions between them.
• The genetic contribution to a trait is called the genotype.
• Genotype is inherited from an organism's parents.
• As a result, the traits of an organism are influenced by both its parents.

So, the correct answer is option C.