Genetic Inheritance Patterns

Genetic inheritance patterns describe how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to offspring through genes. The most common patterns are autosomal dominant and recessive, where one or two copies of a gene can determine a trait. X-linked inheritance relates to genes on the X chromosome, affecting how traits appear in males and females. Other patterns include incomplete dominance, where traits blend, and codominance, where both traits are expressed equally. These patterns influence everything from physical features to genetic disorders, illustrating the complexity of heredity in living organisms.