How do traits get passed down in our DNA? And what do genes have to do with cat fur? In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll untangle the simplest patterns of inheritance, and reassure our redheaded friends—you’re not going anywhere.
Chapters:
Are Redheads Going Extinct? 00:00
Alleles & Traits 1:32
Patterns of Inheritance 4:50
Autosomal Dominance 5:56
Incomplete Dominance 7:51
Codominance 8:47
Review & Credits 10:20
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