(A) Hanging earlobe, (B) Attached earlobe
John Burke High School
An Ear-y Example of Genetics!
Some people have earlobes that hang down.
Other people have earlobes that are attached to their head.
What type do you have?
You can thank your parents for the genes that made your earlobes the way they are!
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Last modified April 13, 2004 by Lisa Gardiner.
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