Inherited conditions refer to diseases or disorders that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genes. These conditions can manifest at birth or later in life, and their severity can vary widely among individuals.

Inherited Conditions

Diseases or disorders

Passed down from parents

Offspring through genes

Manifest at birth

Manifest later in life

Severity of inherited conditions

Genetic inheritance is the process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring, governed by the principles of Mendelian genetics and involving the transmission of alleles through gametes. It underlies the continuity of traits across generations and is fundamental to understanding evolution, genetic disorders, and the diversity of life.

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