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How is it decided that trait will be inherited or not? |
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Answer» In thinking about inherited traits, geneticists use two important words: genotype and phenotype. Genotype REFERS to the genes an organism inherits from its PARENTS and phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an organism: how it develops, looks, reacts and behaves. An inherited trait refers to a phenotypic characteristic, for EXAMPLE flower COLOR, length of gestation or ABILITY to metabolize cellulose. All traits have a genetic basis. |
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