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Innateness - (Jun/16/2007 )

Hi there

What exactly does innateness mean...does it mean that its present at birth encoded in the genes???

I am somewhat confused at this term...

any help much appreciated

Thanks in advance
biology_06er

-biology_06er-

Yes, innate refers to a characteristic that is inherited genetically.

-cwarnes-