Explain how and why the same genotype can havedifferent phenotypes among individuals.

Q: How can the same phenotype stem from many different genotypes

A: Sir Gregor Mendel was a priest and a teacher who did the famous hybridization experiment on garden…

Q: Which of the following is an example of how genotype and environmental factors can work together to…

A: The phenotypic expression is basically guided by the genotypic composition of an individual. however…

Q: With the help of an example differentiate between incomplete and co-dominance?

A: The genotype is the genetic constitution of the organism while the phenotype is the external…

Q: Name the type of gene , which in the presence of contrasting allele is not expressed.

A: If we cross two homozygous parents - the offspring will always show the trait which is dominant.…

Q: What are genotypes

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: What is the degree of intensity with which a particular genotype is expressed in a phenotype?

A: The expressivity is the degree of intensity with which a particular genotype is expressed in the…

Q: Can you explain the difference between genotype and phenotypes?

A: The alternate forms of gene are referred as allele. An allele determines the hereditary…

Q: Explain the role of environmental factors in the production of phenotypes ?

A: Phenotype is defined as the observable physical properties and features of an organism that will…

Q: What is phenotype? Explain with the help of an example.

A: The trait is affected by the genes, proteins, other chemical present inside the cell, interaction…

Q: Is it possible to determine the genotype of an individual having a dominant phenotype? How?

A: Phenotype refers to the set of observable characteristics in an organism. Although it is dependent…

Q: Describe the phenotype of individuals who inherit one copy of the HbS allele and one copy of the HbA…

A: Sickle cell anemia : Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder. It means the gene which…

Q: Explain how a testcross can reveal the genotype of an individualwith a dominant trait.

A: The test cross is a tool devised by Gregor Mendel that involves crossing of an individual of unknown…

Q: Describe how an individual’s genotype determines its phenotype

A: Genotype and Phenotype : - Genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, while phenotype is…

Q: Determine the genotype for each phenotype using the Information provided: SQUARE shape (S) is…

A: *Phenotypes means the traits that an individual contains can be easily observable  * Ex: colour,…

Q: Is it possible to determine the genotype of an individual expressing a dominant phenotype? Provide…

A: We determine the unknown genotype of a dominant organism by crossing it with a homozygous recessive…

Q: Explain how a combination of genetics and theenvironment can infl uence a phenotype

A: Gene environment interaction is the product of the interaction between genes and the environment on…

Q: Define and give examples of phenotypes and

A: Genetics is the study of an animal's DNA, how it manifests as genes, and how those genes are handed…

Q: Explain the Genotype Related to Phenotype ?

A: it is the genetic composition of an organism

Q: What is fitness concerned with a particulargenotype ?

A: Evolution is the process by which an organism inherits or adapts favourable characteristics that…

Q: State at least three reasons why a person’s phenotype can’t always be determined from the genotype.

A: Sir Gregor Mendel was a priest and a teacher who did the famous hybridization experiment on garden…

Q: step during the central dogma in which the Down syndrome becomes apparent and explain how it’s…

A: The process by which the instructions in DNA are converted into a functional product is referred to…

Q: How does the physical storage of information in DNA influence the phenotype of an individual? Why…

A: Genetics is a study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in an organism. Living organisms…

Q: How to determine the genotype frequencies ?

A: Introduction  Hardy Weinberg equilibrium: this states that the sum of genotypic and allelic…

Q: How does the karyotype of a male differ from the karyotype of a female?   ​Female:   ​Male:

A: A karyotype is an individual's collection of chromosomes. All humans have 22 pairs of autosomal…

Q: Describe the two assumptions that underlie the identification ofdisease-causing alleles via…

A: Gene is a functional unit of heredity. A gene is a sequence of nucleotides in genome that codes for…

Q: What are factors that alter the phenotypic expression of genotype?

A: Genotype The genotype can be defined as the genetic make-up of an individual organism. Our genotype…

Q: Explain how haplotypes are analyzed to identify diseasecausingalleles in humans.

A: Answer: Introduction: A haplotype is the mixture of alleles for different polymorphisms that present…

Q: Explain what a “carrier” for an allele of a gene means.

A: allele- it is a form of a gene. it can be in the same place on a chromosome, or at a different…

Q: Briefly describe polymorphism?

A: Morphism is the development of a particular phenotype in an organism. Organisms have many sets of…

Q: Following a RrTt x RrTt cross, state the fraction of the offspring predicted to have a genotype that…

A: The alleles are generally of dominant and recessive type and some other forms like codominant and…

Q: Explain Genotype and phenotype frequencies?

A: The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the hereditary unit of the living organisms. The genes are passed…

Q: Canphenotype change without a change in genotype?

A: Epigenetics: It is study of heritable changes / phenotypes which are caused due to no changes in…

Q: Explain why the HbS allele is prevalent in certain regions even though it is detrimental in the…

A: Sickle cell anemia is more common in the parts of the world where malaria is common. It is believed…

Q: Give two examples of disorders that could be determined through examination of a human karyotype.

A: Genetics is a study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in an organism. Living organisms…

Q: Give some examples of phenotype and genotypes?

A: In genetics, the terms genotype and phenotype refer to the specific characteristics of an…

Q: A representation of the distance between genes or genetic markers is called a?

A: Genome mapping is a technique which determines the location of various elements within a genome with…

Q: Define the multiplication and addition rules, andexplain how these rules can help you predict the…

A: A gene is the basic structural and functional unit of heredity. In humans, a gene is composed of two…

Q: Discuss the factors that can cause different individualswith the same genotype to be phenotypically…

A: Phenotype in genetics refers to the morphological appearance of the organism that is controlled by…

Q: What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?Give an example of each

A: The inheritance of traits from the parents to the offspring occurs through genes present on the…

Q: Of the 4 blood types, which are examples of multiple alleles? Explain.

A: Genetic is the branch of science that deals with genetic material like genome, genes, DNA, and…

Q: Describe What is a serotype of an organism?

A: The serotype is a term used to describe a group of closely related microorganisms that are…

Q: Explain how a test-cross can be used to determine the unknown genotype of an organism

A: Test cross : it is an experimental cross between a homozygous recessive and an individual of…

Q: Define and give examples of phenotypes and genotypes.

A: Genetics is the branch of biology that studies animals' DNA, how it manifests as genes, and how…

Q: Explain typing and crossmatching

A: The ABO blood group system is present in human beings. There are four blood groups in the system,…

Q: Explain how an individual’s phenotype may be determined by multiple genes that interact with one…

A: The mendelian inheritance includes a single gene with two alleles for each trait.

Q: Explain the way to establish a genotype?

A: Genotype is the representation of alleles of a specific gene. Alleles can be dominant and recessive,…

Q: is it possible to determine to genotype if an individual expressing a dominant phenotype

A: The Mendelian Principles of Genetics are still valuable today for geneticists to study inheritance…

Q: had a karyotype prepared for her baby before birth, would it be more useful in predicting the risk…

A: Down`s syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division…

Q: Is it possible to determine the genotype of an individual who has a dominant phenotype? Why or Why…

A: The genetic makeup of an individual is known as genotype.  The genotype reflects the alleles or the…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.