1. Genetics

4. Adenine C5H5N5

5. Thymine C5H6N2O2

6. Guanine C5H5N5O

7. Cytosine C4H5N3O

8. Gregor Mendel

9. Heredity: The passing of physical characteristics from parents to offspring
Genetics: The study of Heredity

10. Trait: Different forms of a characteristic Examples:
Characteristics Traits
Hair color Brown, Blond, Black, Red, etc.
Eye color Blue, Green, Brown, Black, Hazel, etc.
Height Short, Tall, Medium Size
Rose Petal Color Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, etc.

11. Inherited Trait: Traits you are born with- GENETIC!!
Examples: Eye color, hair color, shape of face, skin tone, etc.
Acquired Trait: Traits you develop on your own- NOT GENETIC!!
Examples: Talents, hair length, muscle tone