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Traits, DNA - Coggle Diagram
Traits
Definition: Genes and experiences which shape how we look, act and behave
Visible
Appearance
Physical traits
Non-visible
Diseases
Disorders
Talents
Influences
Traits can be shaped by the:
Environment
Surroundings
Healthy diet, nutrition and fit lifestyle
Influences
Culture
Inheritance
Genes
Some inherited traits can also be influenced by the environment:
Tall parents
Tall offspring
Genes (DNA strands)
Genome = set of genes
Every person’s genomes have the same arrangement and order, the only difference is the sequence of blocks in the genes
Definition: a set of instructions used to build a whole organism
DNA
Definition: The molecular building block of life and all living beings
Consists of 4 main building blocks:
T
C
A
G