Segments of DNA are called genes.
Genes provide coded instructions that tell our bodies how to develop, grow, and function. They also help determine many of our unique traits, like height and eye colour.
Geneticists look at variants in our genes and how they impact our health. They also look at how we inherit genes from our parents, or pass on our genes to our children.
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