Heredity, Passing of traits from parents to their kids, Gene, A segment or a piece of DNA that codes for a specific trait: Has 2 Alleles, Allele, Different forms of a gene could be dominant or recessive., DNA, A complex molecule containing genetic information of organisms., chromosomes, Threadlike structures made of DNA, Inherited Traits, Physical or behavioral traits that an organism passes on to its offspring: skin, eye color, Features, Common structures of the same species (squirrels have bushy tales), Variations, Range of differences in the traits of populations: blue eyes vs. green eyes, Trait, specific characteristic of an individual: eye color, hair texture, Acquired Traits, Characteristics or behaviors that are NOT inherited

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