* Chromosomes: Inside the nucleus are chromosomes, which are made up of DNA. DNA contains the genetic instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
* Genes: DNA is organized into segments called genes. Each gene carries the instructions for a specific trait, like eye color or hair texture.
* Replication: When a cell divides, its DNA is copied, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete set of genetic instructions.
So, when a parent cell divides, it passes on its chromosomes (and therefore its genes) to its offspring. This is how traits are inherited from generation to generation.
