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Genes help explain why children may share traits with their parents.
What does Genes mean?
Genes are heredity units that help shape traits.
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Units of heredity that help pass traits from parents to offspring.
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The science lesson showed how genes are part of DNA.
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Genes influence many traits, but environment can matter too.
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MeaningGenes are heredity units that help shape traits.
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heredity unitsA clear description of genes.
DNA segmentsA scientific description of many genes.
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learned habitsBehaviors gained through experience rather than heredity.
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genes
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