Identifying Dominant Traits: A Genetic Approach
Learn how to identify dominant traits through family history and genetic testing.
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To know if you have a dominant trait, look at your family history and identify relatives who display the same trait. Dominant traits often appear in every generation. For a more precise answer, consider genetic testing, which can reveal dominant and recessive traits.
FAQs & Answers
- What are dominant traits? Dominant traits are characteristics that are expressed in an individual even if only one copy of the gene is present.
- How can family history help in identifying traits? By examining family history, you can see if relatives exhibit similar traits, which may indicate dominant inheritance.
- Is genetic testing necessary to identify traits? While not necessary, genetic testing can provide a definitive answer on whether you have dominant or recessive traits.