Different types of inheritance play a big role in how traits are passed on to the next generation. Here are the main types:

1. Dominant Inheritance: For some traits, you only need one strong gene to show the trait. For example, if you have a dominant gene called $A$, it will overshadow the weaker gene $a$.

2. Recessive Inheritance: Some traits only show up if both copies of the gene are weak. This is called recessive. So, if you have two recessive genes ($aa$), you will see the trait. About 25% of offspring will have this trait.

3. Codominant Inheritance: In this type, both genes are seen together. For example, if one parent has gene $A$ and the other has gene $B$, their child might have an AB blood type, showing both traits.

4. Incomplete Dominance: This happens when traits mix together instead of one being stronger than the other. For example, if you cross a red flower ($RR$) with a white flower ($rr$), you might get a pink flower ($Rr$).

Understanding these types of inheritance helps us see how different traits can show up in living things!