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lys-0071 [83]
3 years ago
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this a trait that is passed down to us from our parents or toher relativ, like grandparents. it is passed down through genes

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castortr0y [4]3 years ago
3 0
This could be many different traits. Hair color, eye color, and height are all possible traits that would be passed down from parent to offspring.
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