First Class science · B.2 · Heredity
Inherited traits
Some traits, like eye color or fur patterns, are passed from parents to children through genes. These traits can be the same or different in kids and their parents.
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Ravi wonders: A puppy has spots on its fur. What does this mean about its parents?
- Parents had white fur only
- Parents had solid fur
- Parents had spotted fur (right)
If Theo has blue eyes, what is likely true about their parents?
- Their parents had green eyes
- Their parents had brown eyes
- Their parents had blue eyes too (right)
Ravi wonders: A child has curly hair. What do we know about the parents?
- The parents are twins
- At least one parent had curly hair (right)
- Hair shape changes with age
Tip: Some traits, like eye color or fur patterns, are passed from parents to children through genes. These traits can be the same or different in kids and their parents.
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