Understanding Heredity and Genes

Mia and Sam discuss heredity, focusing on how genes inherited from parents determine traits like hair and eye color. They explore the concept of dominant and recessive genes, using eye color as an example. The conversation also distinguishes between inherited traits and learned behaviors, highlighting how both contribute to personal development. The video concludes with a reflection on the connection between inherited traits and family, and the potential for growth through learned behaviors.

What is heredity?

• A type of genetic mutation

• A way to change hair color

• A method of passing traits from parents to offspring

• A process of learning new skills

What are genes?

• Tiny sets of instructions in cells

• A method of learning

• A type of hair dye

• A type of eye color

What happens if you inherit two dark brown eye genes?

• You have green eyes

• You have blue eyes

• You get one brown eye and one green eye

• You have brown eyes

What are dominant genes?

• Genes that only appear in pairs

• Genes that are weaker than recessive genes

• Genes that control traits when present

• Genes that are always hidden

How can a child have green eyes if one parent has brown eyes?

• The child inherits a green gene from one parent and a brown gene from the other

• The child inherits a green gene from one parent and a blue gene from the other

• The child cannot have green eyes

• The child inherits a green gene from both parents

What is an inherited trait?

• A physical feature passed from parents

• A skill learned from experience

• A temporary change in appearance

• A behavior taught by teachers

What is a learned behavior?

• A natural eye color

• A trait inherited from parents

• A skill acquired through teaching or experience

• A genetic mutation

Which of the following is a combination of inherited traits and learned behaviors?

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Soccer playing skills

• Height

What connects us with our parents according to the video?

• Learned behaviors

• Inherited traits

• Dominant genes

• Recessive genes

What is the main role of genes?

• To control our emotions

• To influence our physical traits and abilities

• To decide our daily habits

• To determine our favorite color