THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
THE SEARCH FOR INHERITABLE MATERIAL
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Question
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An inherited characteristic is knows as a(n):
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Pedigree
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Trait
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Chromatid
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Chromosome
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Heredity is a process in which organisms acquire characteristics from their parents. These characteristics are called traits. Every individual is unique because they have a unique set of traits. The traits which are transmitted by the parent to its offspring during the process of fertilization are inherited traits.
Detailed explanation-2: -Inherited traits, also known as hereditary traits or family traits, are genetic characteristics that you get from your parents. All living things get half their genes from one parent, and half their genes from the other parent.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hair color, eye color, fur patterns are all examples of inherited traits.
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