Reliable detection of Win98 may not be possible. The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders Genes and Heredity Heredity is the passing down of genes from one generation to the next. You inherit your parents' genes. The DNA patterns are the codes for manufacturing proteins , chemicals that enable the body to work and grow . As your cells duplicate, they pass this genetic information to the new cells.
Genes can be dominant or recessive .
Dominant genes have a stronger effect than recessive genes in determining your traits. The gene for brown eyes is dominant, whereas the gene for blue eyes is recessive. If you inherit a gene that gives brown eye color from your father and blue from your mother, then your eyes will probably be brown. And if you have blue eyes while both of your parents have brown eyes, it's likely that both your parents carry the recessive blue eye gene, and you inherited this gene from both of them. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.