Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? Maybe your nose looks like your grandmother’s. Or your eyes are the same shape as your father’s. Have you seen brothers and sisters who look like each other? How does this happen? To answer those questions, scientists study basic.
Have you ever wondered why you look the way you do? Maybe your nose looks like your grandmother’s. Or your eyes are the same shape as your father’s. Have you seen brothers and sisters who look like each other? How does this happen? To answer those questions, scientists study basic heredity—how traits are passed from generation to generation. In this book, you will discover why you share some characteristics with your relatives and not others. You’ll find out how heredity affects your health, your personality, and your appearance.