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HEREDITY The passing of characteristics (also knows as traits) from parents to offspring. Slide 2 Trait A physical or observable characteristic of an organism What makes you different from others? -Humans have a set of traits that defines us as a species. Slide 3 Similar yet Different Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Genes Is a segment of our DNA that carry information that determine your traits. Slide 7 Genetics The science of heredity. We learn how these traits are passed down from one generation to the other. Why should we study about genetics? Slide 8 Let us learn about Genetics.