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Genetic Factors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Genetic factors are traits determined by genes inherited from parents that influence an individual's development and characteristics.

AP course connection

Topic 5.5: 5.5 Environmental Effects on Phenotype

Unit 5

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