Question

Explain whether traits like eye colour or height is genetically inherited do power to lift weight and reading french also belong to the same group

Answer 1

Eye colour and height are genetically inherited.

Eye colour depends on the DNA sequence that you have inherited, because this affects the order of amino acids put together during translation, which affects the way the protein folds up. Depending on the protein's 3D shape, it will reflect different wavelengths of light, appearing a different colour.

Height depends on the genotypes of the parents. If they both have the genotype TT (i.e. 2 tall alleles), the offspring will definitely be tall. However, if one or both have the genotypes Tt or tt, there is a chance that the offspring is short. The probability of having short offspring can be calculated using a Punnett square.

I think weightlifting power can be both genetic and environmental - you may have a genetic condition that makes it easier or harder for you to use your muscles, but it depends largely on your diet and exercise. Reading French is not genetic, but environmental, because you may or may not be brought up with the ability to speak French.

Hope that helps!