hereditary genetics

Hereditary genetics refers to how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to their children through genes, which are segments of DNA. These genes carry instructions that determine features like eye color, height, or risk of certain diseases. Each person inherits a combination of genes from both parents, which interact to shape their unique physical and health traits. Genetics also explains why some conditions can run in families. Overall, hereditary genetics provides the biological basis for inherited traits, rooted in the information encoded in our DNA passed down through generations.