The Basics of Heredity
Heredity refers to the genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring. It's the reason you might inherit your eye color from your mom, or your talent for music from your dad.
Genetic Terms to Know:
- DNA: The molecule that carries all the genetic instructions for making living things.
- Gene: A segment of DNA that contains coding for a protein or a set of instructions on how to make it.
- Chromosome: A thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins; humans have 23 pairs.
- Allele: A version of a gene that can cause variations in traits.
Fun Fact!
Frogs share about 90% of their DNA with humans! 🐸