1. How will you describe your family? List some TRAITS from each of your parents and yourself. Use adjectives to describe their physical appearance. Use the table below.
| TRAITS | MOTHER | FATHER | YOU |
| ---------- | ------ | ------ | --- |
| Eye color | | | |
| Ear type | | | |
| Skin color | | | |
| Height | | | |
| Hair type | | | |
| Hair color | | | |
| Nose shape | | | |
| Eye shape | | | |
2. What traits did you inherit from your father?
3. What traits did you inherit from your mother?
4. Why are some of your traits different from your parents?
5. Describe the traits you want your future children to inherit from you. Why did you choose these traits?
Answer (1)
Describing your family's traits is an interesting way to learn about genetics and inheritance. Here is an example of how you might describe physical traits of family members:
TRAITSMOTHERFATHERYOUEye colorBrownBlueBrownEar typeAttachedDetachedDetachedSkin colorFairTanFairHeight5'5" (165 cm)6'0" (183 cm)5'10" (178 cm)Hair typeCurlyStraightWavyHair colorBlackBlondBrownNose shapeNarrowBroadNarrowEye shapeRoundOvalRound
Traits inherited from your father might include features like detached earlobes and height, as these might be dominant traits from his side.
Traits inherited from your mother could include eye color and hair type, reflecting the genetic combinations you received from her.
Some of your traits might be different because of a unique combination of genes received from each parent. Genetic variation allows for diversity, meaning you can express different traits that might not be identical to those of either parent.
In terms of traits you may want to pass to future children, you might choose positive traits such as determination, resilience, or kindness. Physical traits like a particular eye color or shape might also be desired. These choices reflect personal and family values that you view as beneficial for your future children.
