inheritance patterns

Inheritance patterns describe how genetic traits are passed from parents to children. Some traits are influenced by a single gene and follow predictable patterns, such as dominant traits (only one copy needed to express the trait) and recessive traits (two copies needed). Others are affected by multiple genes or environmental factors. These patterns determine how certain characteristics, like eye color, height, or inherited disorders, appear in individuals. Understanding inheritance helps explain why family members may share or differ in specific traits and how genetic information is transmitted across generations.