Genetics

Welcome to the topic of genetics. Learn some theory about what makes you you. Learn why you look a bit like Mum and a bit like Dad. Develop the knowledge to have an informed say in debates about genetically modified foods, designer babies and conserving heritage breeds of plants and animals.
 * GENETICS **

** TRAITS ** **What is a trait?** **What categories of traits are there?** **What factors act together to produce traits?** **How are simple traits inherited or passed from generation to generation?** **Follow the link to find answers to these questions.** **Learn about traits at "the genetics learning centre at the University of Utah" Click on traits and work your way through the narrated tutorial. When you have finished this you should be able to define the following terms:** //**trait, dominant, recessive, homozygote, heterozygote, codominant. Add these terms to your glossary. **//