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  • Understanding Inherited Traits: Eye Color, Hair Color & More
    Here are four traits controlled by heredity:

    1. Eye Color: The color of your eyes is determined by genes you inherit from your parents. These genes control the production of pigments like melanin, which gives your eyes their color.

    2. Hair Color: Similar to eye color, hair color is influenced by genes that determine melanin production, leading to variations like blonde, brown, black, red, and more.

    3. Height: While environmental factors like nutrition play a role, height is largely determined by genetic inheritance. Your parents' height is a good indicator of your potential height range.

    4. Blood Type: Your blood type (A, B, AB, or O) is determined by specific genes that control the presence or absence of certain antigens on your red blood cells.

    It's important to remember that while these traits are heavily influenced by heredity, they can also be influenced by other factors like the environment and lifestyle.

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