Heredity & Inheritance Quiz

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What is the role of genetics in heredity?

Genetics is the study of heredity in biology. It involves the control of inherited traits by genes.

What is heredity and what are its two forms of reproduction?

Heredity is the passing on of traits from parents to offspring. It can occur through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction.

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype refers to the complete set of genes within an organism's genome, while phenotype refers to the observable traits of an organism's structure and behavior.

Give an example of an inherited characteristic in humans.

<p>Eye color is an example of an inherited characteristic. An individual can inherit the 'brown-eye trait' from one of their parents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are all aspects of an organism's phenotype inherited? Give an example to support your answer.

<p>No, not all aspects of an organism's phenotype are inherited. Suntanned skin is an example of a trait that is not inherited.</p> Signup and view all the answers