Try this quiz to determine whether common traits are hereditary or influenced...
Try this quiz to determine whether common traits are hereditary or influenced by the environment
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Creating and sustaining an organic lifestyle means we are in the "center" of that activity, daily. Among all the other things going on in our daily lives, as moms, we are also trying to develop new habits for our family in regards to their health and well being.
Great fun - we've covered this over at Genome Engineering http://www.genome-engineering.com/unzip-your-genes.html
I looked forward to this quiz, but every time I hit the launch button for the test it took me back to the introduction page.
There may be a gremlin in the works.
Thought you might like to know.
Regards
Simon
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