How many dominant and recessive traits do YOU have? ! HUMAN TRAITS
Disclaimer The following traits are considered standard examples of dominant/recessive traits. BE AWARE – there additional factors that influence the expression of genes and these traits may not be directly visible in the rest of your family. Genetics is a constantly evolving science and new information is always being researched – this information is subject to change. All pictures are a result of Google Image keyword searches.
Tongue Dominant – Rolling Recessive – Cannot roll tongue
Earlobes Dominant – Detached Recessive – Attached
Ear Dominant – Darwin’s Tubercle Recessive – None
Thumb Dominant – Hitchhiker’s Thumb Recessive – thumb does not bend back at the joint
Finger Length Dominant – INDEX finger longer than ring finger Recessive – RING finger longer than index finger
Dimples Dominant – dimple in one or both cheeks Recessive – no dimples