Q.1 Define the following terms: Genetics, inheritance, traits and genes
Answer:
Genetics
It is a branch of biology in which we study inheritance.
OR
The branch of biology which describes that how traits and characteristics are transferred from parents to offspring is called genetics.
Inheritance
It means the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.
Traits
Characteristics which are transmitted from parents to offspring are called traits. e.g., in man height, colour of the eyes, intelligence etc. .!
Genes
The chromosomes carry the biological units of inheritance called the genes.
