Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
What is heredity? -- Dominant and recessive genes -- Punnett square and probability -- Mendel's peas -- Modes of inheritance -- Mapping our genes -- Sex-linked traits.
Summary:
Are your eyes brown? Blue? Green? Why are they the color that they are? Heredity takes a close look at the genes and traits passed down from mothers and fathers. Learn about dominant and recessive genes and how they determine unique characteristics.
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