The passing on of traits from parents to offspring is governed by genetics. Genes, located on chromosomes, carry the information that determines our traits. A child receives 50% of their genetic material from each parent. Some traits, such as hair color, eye color, and ear shape, are determined by only a few genes and are easy to predict or observe in children.
However, other traits such as personality, intelligence, and talent are more complex and cannot be attributed to a single gene. These traits are the result of a complex interplay between genetics and environment. Environmental factors like upbringing, exposure to education and cultural practices, diet, and activity level can all have an impact on the expression of these traits.
Therefore, some traits may come from parents while others may not be exhibited due to a combination of genes and environmental influences. Furthermore, the complexity of the inheritance of certain traits means that it's possible for two parents with a given trait not to pass it on to their offspring, and vice versa.
explain why a certain hair color or other traits may come from parents but other traits may not be exhibited
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