Inherited Traits

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Gregor Mendel found that in peas, tallness was a strong, or __________________.

What do we call a weak trait?

The code that tells each cell when to divide is contained in a threadlike ____________________.

What is a characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring?

The DNA codes for a certain trait are found on a _________________________.

Gregor Mendel hypothesized that every trait is controlled by a pair of _______________________.

What do we call Mendel's factors today?

Tying your shoes is an example of a ________________________.