ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Dominant white

Okay kiddo, so you know that there are different colors of skin and hair, right? Well, some traits are passed down from our parents, like eye color or the shape of our nose. One of these traits is called "dominant white."

Dominant white is a gene that, if you inherit it from one or both of your parents, can cause your skin and hair to be very light in color. It's called "dominant" because it's a strong gene that usually shows up even if you have other genes for darker skin or hair.

Now, not everyone has this gene. It's more common in certain groups of people, like some horse breeds or dog breeds. In these animals, it can cause them to be all white instead of having colored markings.

In people, having the dominant white gene doesn't mean you're better or worse than anyone else. It's just something that makes you unique, like having curly hair or freckles. But it's important to remember that everyone is different and special in their own way, no matter what their skin or hair color is!