Investigating Human Traits

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Investigating Human Traits ACT 54

Characteristics Traits Eye Color Hair Color Brown, Green, Blue, Hazel Brown, Blonde, Red

Trait – A distinguishing feature, as of a person's characteristic VOCABULARY Trait – A distinguishing feature, as of a person's characteristic

Inherited – traits passed down from one generation to another VOCABULARY Inherited – traits passed down from one generation to another

Heredity – the study of traits passed from parent to off-spring. VOCABULARY Heredity – the study of traits passed from parent to off-spring.

Gene - A gene is the basic unit of heredity in a living organism VOCABULARY Gene - A gene is the basic unit of heredity in a living organism

Genetics –the study of heredity and variation in organisms VOCABULARY Genetics –the study of heredity and variation in organisms

Earlobes

Hitchhiker’s Thumb

Tongue Roll

Cleft Chin

Widows Peak