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I’ll be answering why generic traits skip a generation.

Or do they?

Let’s find out.

why do genetic traits skip a generation?

They actually hit every generation. It may appear to be skipped, but it’s because of reduced penetrance. That, and variable expressivity. You’ll find this scenario happening often with red hair. Also, from chromosomes that the woman carries plays a role.

Reduced penetrance

Red Hair

Chromosome is carried by only the woman

Fraternal Twins

Variable Expressivity