Implications of Inheriting your Human Genes
Implications of Inheriting your Human Genes
Have you notice that some people are just not born with a good physical appearance or good health? This is because some people are not born with the immaculate genes that those fortunate people are born with. The great Aristotle once said, “Those who are sprung from better ancestors are likely to be better men, for nobility is excellence of family.” (Dobzhansky 8) Genetics determine many birth defects, disease, and cancer as well Our surrounding environment, which could include pollutants contribute to mutating genes which could also lead to disease or other health problems. Genetics isn’t simply the study of the inheritance of traits but also with how humans live, grow, and develop. (Bornstein 12) Although genes predetermine and limit someone’s health, exercise can enhance a person’s health and physical appearance.
Our genes influence a person’s physical appearance and as well as health. Our growth, development, health, and appearance is effected by our hereditary genes. Hereditary genes are genes which are inherited by one’s children. Certain physical characteristics undoubtedly run in the family. Even a newborn baby is declared by admiring relatives to have “Dad’s eyes” and “Mom’s mouth” or other particular features that are somehow different from the average yet specific to the parents. All of these and many other characteristics are the results of heredity and of genetic programming involving both parents. (Marshall 7) Everyone shares genes with their relatives, and have half of each of our parents genes. Our genes make us all unique, making no one the same. No one has exactly the same genes, even twin have microscopic differences. Some people are born with the genes which inevitably make them obese. No matter how healthy they eat or how much they contribute to exercising, good health is virtually impossible. (Marshall 33)
Although some people are stricken to bad health, our environment shapes who you finally become from the moment of conception onward. Just as a twig is bent, environment can change the first impression or appearance of something or someone all the same. For example, someone’s skin color can be strongly changed by outdoor life or can be lightened with no exposure to outdoors. You can not change your genes but you can modify it with your...