I have cloned certain plants- they have the exact characteristics of the mother plant for lack of a better word, and you will get a mirror image from mother to clone.

In regards to human, mammals, etc- learning personality traits, skills and even mannerisms is something that can be taught. Just as a mother or father teach their children morals, ethics and life lessons. If you take a blank tablet (tabula rasa), you can make it whatever you want it to be.