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genetic trait

 

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Genetic Trait

A genetic trait refers to a specific characteristic or attribute that is inherited through genes from one generation to the next.

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Noun

  1. A distinctive characteristic or attribute that is determined by one's genetic makeup.

Examples

Noun

1. His ability to roll his tongue into a U-shape is a genetic trait inherited from his mother.

2. Eye color is a genetic trait that is determined by the combination of genes inherited from both parents.

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