2007-03-03 03:59:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Alternative ➔ Other - Alternative
In the Genome of an organism is its whole hereditary information and is encoded in the DNA sequence of one set of chromosomes
2007-03-04 16:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by Byzantino 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Through something called genes, which are the blueprint for who we will be. They come from a "gene pool" which contains all of your ancestors (taking you as an example of a living thing) and their ancestors --------back through recorded time.
The closer the relatives of an individual, the more their genes influence that individual. Not only physical attributes get passed down, but also certain behaviours.
This is because of how our brains are configured (they are are physical too, of course) and the genes that were selected in their makeup, also play an enormous part in our predispositions toward certain things.
That does not mean that a person WILL be a certain way, just that they are more LIKELY to be that way.
All this information is stored in our DNA which is in each gene of every cell of our bodies.
The study of genes, called Genetics, is a FASCINATING one; though often providing more questions than it answers, (so far, anyway!)
2007-03-05 08:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by kathjarq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are passed through the genes.
Genes are essentially DNA, a molecular code for the proteins that make up (or regulate) the structural and functional components of biological systems. DNA is packaged with proteins in compect units called chromosomes, which in non-dividing cells, reside in the nucleus of living cells.
In sexual reproduction, half the DNA from one parent joins with half the DNA from the other to form a unique individual that has some of the genetic characteristics of each parent.
2007-03-05 11:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are passed through the process of outcrossing, where the DNA of both parents is combined into a new invidual. Parents can't help but pass on their characteristics (as coded in our DNA). In fact, sex is expressely for the purpose of changing, or mixing up, our DNA, because if we maintained the same DNA indefinitely our parasites (baterias, viruses, etc.) would eventually adapt to and defeat our defenses and kill us off.
2007-03-04 11:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by dhcasti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is thought that the DNA in an organism's genes is the mechanism by which characteristics are passed on from parent to child.
2007-03-03 04:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physical characteristics... like similar appearance to our parents/ancestors or hereditary diseases comes directly from DNA.
In the case of similar attributes...habits/likes & dis-likes/emotional reactions...these can merely be adopted by the developing child.
With animals and instinct...those could be from something I like to call genetic memory...where similar attributes are hard wired into our DNA ( I say ' our ' DNA because we're still classified as an animal ).
2007-03-03 13:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by G.reaper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are taught, copied or learnt by the individuals closest to them. Intuitive memory plays a major role in our development from the moment of birth until the age of 6 years old. After that, you are on your own buddy!
2007-03-05 06:46:57 · answer #7 · answered by replycs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are passed on through them little genetic things that crawl around in your body.
2007-03-03 22:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partially through DNA, and partially by learning if you are in a social group (like wolves or humans).
2007-03-03 04:02:45 · answer #9 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This question can be interpreted in too many ways for a clear answer. What are you looking to get resolved?
2007-03-04 08:09:58 · answer #10 · answered by raphael b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋