Question

Give two examples of hereditary traits.

Answer 1

1. Heredity is a process in which organisms acquire characteristics from their parents.
2. These characteristics are called traits.
3. Every individual is unique because they have a unique set of traits.
4. The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization are inherited traits.
5. This inheritance is determined by certain rules of heredity.
6. Inherited traits are coded in DNA and hence can be passed on to the next generation.
7. Example: eye color, height, complexion, hair color, blood group (A, B, AB, O), freckles, color blindness. etc.