Genetics

- Is the
study of heredity
Heredity
- Is a biological process where
a parent passes certain genes onto
their children or offspring.
Every child inherits genes from both
of their biological parents and these
genes in turn express specific traits.
 DNA
(DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID)/
- Is a molecule that encodes an
organism’s
genetic blueprint. In other words, DNA
all of the information required to build
and maintain an organism.
Chromosomes
- A threadlike structure of nucleic
acids
and protein found in the nucleus of
most living cells, carrying genetic
Information in the form of genes.
Genes

A gene is the basic physical and

functional unit of heredity.
GENES are made up of DNA.