inherited traits
Passed-down biological features
Inherited traits are characteristics passed from parents to offspring through genes.
These include physical features like eye color, hair texture, and height, as well as predispositions to certain diseases or conditions.
The term appears frequently in biology and genetics to distinguish what comes from DNA versus what develops through environment or experience.
Her musical talent seemed to be an inherited trait—both parents were accomplished pianists.
- eye colorPigmentation of iris
- hair colorPigment of strands
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
- imprintingRapid early learning attachment
- alleleGene variant at one locus
chromosome · dominant gene · recessive gene · cystic fibrosis · methylation · dimples · attached earlobes · congenital · nature versus nurture · homozygous · freckles · genetics · DNA sequence · skin tone · acetylation · opposable thumbs · birthmark · sickle cell anemia
- ancestryancestors, kinship, ancestor, clan, ancestry
- hereditygenes, DNA, gene, chromosomes, genetics
- Human Developmentgrowth, heredity, aging, genetics, puberty
- instinctsinstinct, survival instinct, survival instincts, maternal instinct, gut instinct
- selective breedingartificial selection, selective breeding, crossbreeding, inbreeding, linebreeding
- trait typesphysical traits, behavioral traits, personality traits, character traits, genetic traits
inherited traitsacquired traits
Non-inherited developed features
nurture · conditioned responses · acculturation · environmental influences · lifestyle factors