Chapter 15 Inheritance | Short Notes
Chapter -15 INHERITANCE Short Notes Genetics Genetics is the branch of biology in which we study inheritance. Inheritance Inheritance means the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring. Trait The characteristics which are controlled and transmitted to next generations through genes. For example: In man height, color of the eyes, intelligence etc. are all inheritable traits. Gene A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes, which are made up of DNA, act...