Basic Genetics

What I learned about Herdity was that we inherit "traits" from our parents. Humans have two sets of of 23 chromosomes. So when the parents have the child, each set is is given to the child, and that' s how the genes get passed down. A trait is a quality or feature in a person. It is passed down from generation to generation. There are physical traits-they way you look, behavioral trait-the way we act, and medical conditions-such as illnesses or diseases.