Inherited traits

The inherited quirks you happen to have — the classic genetics-class traits.

The classic 'simple inheritance' examples taught in school. The real genetics is more complex than single genes, but these are fun to spot. (Classic Mendelian-trait examples)

Groups

• Can roll tongue — You can curl the sides of your tongue into a tube.
• Attached earlobes — Your earlobes join straight to the side of your head.
• Widow's peak — Your hairline dips to a point in the middle of your forehead.
• Hitchhiker's thumb — Your thumb bends sharply backwards at the top joint.
• Dimples — You have cheek dimples when you smile.
• Cleft chin — You have a dimple or cleft in your chin.
• Freckles — You have freckling across your skin.
• Colour vision deficiency — You see certain colours differently from most people.

Related topics

• Body type (somatotype)
• Taster type (supertaster)
• Blood group (ABO/Rh)
• Eye colour
• Handedness
• Hair type
• Lactose tolerance
• Twin status

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