Gentic Inheritance

Question 1

What is GENETIC INHERITANCE ?

Answer 1

It is the passing of genes form parents to children.

Genes that are passed influence a persons physical features and characteristics.

Question 2

What physical characteristics might children inherit from their parents ?

Answer 2

Height

Skin colour

Hair and eye colour

Question 3

What are GENETIC DISORDERS ?

Answer 3

GENETIC DISORDERS are health conditions that are passed from parents to their children through their genes.

Question 4

Name some genetic disorders

Answer 4

Down’s syndrome.
Sickle cell anaemia.
Cystic fibrosis.

Question 5

Influence of genetic inheritance of EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Answer 5

How people picture themselves & their feelings of welling & security.

Question 6

Influence of genetic inheritance of PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Answer 6

Restricting or slowing growth, mobility and effects on physiological change.

Question 7

Influence of genetic inheritance of INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT

Answer 7

Effects on learning, thinking skills & memory as a result of a lest if disorder.
Or missing lessons - ill health.

Question 8

Influence of genetic inheritance of SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Answer 8

May affect opportunities or ability to build friendships & relationships & become independent.