Hi there
user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I'm learning about genetics in school. What is heredity?
user
Heredity refers to the passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes. It's the reason why you might have your mom's eyes or your dad's hair color.
assistant
That makes sense. What causes genetic variation?
user
Genetic variation occurs when there are changes or differences in the DNA sequence of an individual. This can happen through mutations, genetic recombination during reproduction, or gene flow from one population to another.
assistant
I see. So, genetic variation is what makes each person unique?
user
Exactly. Genetic variation is what makes each person unique, with their own combination of traits and characteristics. It's also what allows populations to adapt and evolve over time.
assistant