Chapter 2 Key Concepts Flashcard Inheritance and Traits

Genes are the units of heredity that carry information from parents to offspring, determining traits.

An inherited trait is a characteristic or feature that is passed down from parents to their children.

An organism is any living thing, such as a plant, animal, or human.

Offspring inherit traits from both their mother and father.

Eye color is an example of a trait that can be inherited from parents.

To inherit means to receive traits or characteristics from one's parents.

Yes, while some traits are inherited, others can be influenced by environmental factors.

Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals of the same species.

DNA carries the genetic information that determines traits and is passed from parents to offspring.

A dominant trait is a characteristic that is expressed even if only one parent passes it on.