That is false. Physical characteristics of an organism are genetically passed down.
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A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
The set of information that controls a trait; a segment of DNA on a chromosone that codes for a specific trait.
Heredity is the biological process responsible for passing on physical traits from one generation to another.
It would belong to the Alkaline class
Answer:Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in both alleles of a gene (HEXA) on chromosome 15. HEXA codes for the alpha subunit of the enzyme β-hexosaminidase A. This enzyme is found in lysosomes, organelles that break down large molecules for recycling by the cell.
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I believe the answer would be d