Inherited Genetic Structures

Definition

Inherited genetic structures refer to the genetic material that is passed down from parents to their offspring, containing instructions for the development and functioning of an individual's physical characteristics and traits.

Related terms

Genotype:

The specific genetic makeup of an individual, consisting of all the genes they inherit from their parents.

Heritability:

A measure that indicates how much variation in a trait can be attributed to genetics rather than environmental factors.

DNA:

The molecule that carries the genetic information in living organisms, providing the instructions for an organism's development and functioning.