Introduction to Traits 1-LS3-1

Dominant trait

A trait of an allele that masks the other trait. Dominant trait. A dominant trait is a characteristic that shows up even if there is only one copy of it from the parents.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parent to offspring. Heredity. Heredity is when kids look like their parents because they get traits from them.

Inherited trait

A characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring, like eye color. Inherited trait. An inherited trait is something you get from your parents, like the color of your eyes or hair.

Recessive trait

A trait that is masked from a dominant allele. Recessive trait. A recessive trait is like a shy friend who only shows up if two shy friends are together.

Sexual reproduction

The production of offspring from two parents. Sexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction is when two parent animals or plants make a baby together.