Introduction to Inheritance and Variation
Inheritance is understanding how fundamental trait is passed down from generation to generation. Variation refers to the differences that exist between individuals of the same species. It’s the raw material of evolution. Both Inheritance and Variation are the basic concepts of genetics and evolution.
Inheritance of one gene means that we get some of our traits (like the color of our eyes or hair) from our parents. We have different versions of a gene that controls these traits, and we get one version from our mom and one from our dad. Sometimes one version of the gene is stronger and it makes our trait look a certain way. But sometimes, both versions are kind of equal, and our trait ends up looking like a mix of both.
So when you look more like your mom or dad, it’s because you inherited some of their genes!
Inheritance of One Gene Notes
We never wonder why Lion can give birth to Lions only, or why a bird can reproduce in the same species and no other species. Not everything is possible, Isn’t it? Also, No human being look exactly identical, even with twins there are differences in every individual. Some siblings look similar while at the same time, some look really different.
Have you ever thought about who causes all these differences? All these questions are answered in the branch of science named Genetics. In this article, we will know more about the Inheritance of one gene.
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