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We have learned a great deal about genetic inheritance. Most human traits, however, are influenced by a combination of genes working in concert with environmental influences. Our genes, inherited from our biological parents, consist of a complex blend of hereditary characteristics known as genotype. Our genotype, or genetic makeup, is a biological influence on all of our traits, from hair and eye color to personality, health, and behavior. However, our phenotype, the traits we ultimately show, such as our specific eye or hair color, is not determined by genotypes alone. Phenotypes are influenced by the interaction of genotypes and our experiences.