Trait

Definition

A trait is a specific characteristic of an organism that can be determined by genes or the environment. It includes physical attributes like hair color, as well as physiological and behavioral characteristics.

Related terms

Gene: A gene is a unit of hereditary information encoded in DNA that governs the development of specific traits.

Phenotype: The phenotype is the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Inheritance: Inheritance refers to the process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining traits