Dominant and recessive Characteristics

Dominant characteristics are physical characteristics that are likely to be passed on to children while recessive characteristics are ones that are less likely to be passed on. Some dominant characteristics known to scientists are: curly hair, dark hair, non-red hair, normal skin pigmentation, brown eyes, near- or far-sightedness, broad lips, large eyes, short stature, nervous temperament, A or B blood group, Rh-positive blood. Some recessive characteristics known to scientists are: straight hair, light hair, red hair, albinism, blue or gray eyes, normal vision, thin lips, small eyes, tall stature, calm temperament, O blood group, Rh-negative blood.