Question

Characteristic 1: a scar due to an injury

Characteristic 2: the shape of a person's face

Which characteristic is a trait that can be inherited? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Only characteristics that are coded for by genes can be inherited. The shape of a person's face is inherited because this characteristic is coded for by genes. Characteristics that are due to environmental factors cannot be inherited. A scar due to an injury cannot be inherited because this characteristic is a result of an environmental factor.

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Answer 2

Characteristic 2: face shape. Another family member say a grandmother for example may have the same face shape so your DNA will dictate that same face shape.