In genetic maternal effect, the phenotype of the individual is determined by which of these statements? A. The sex of the parent who transmits the gene B. The nuclear genotype of the maternal parent C. The sex of the individual with only one sex able to express the phenotype D. Cytoplasmic genes usually located in the mitochondria E. A combination of environmental factors and the genotype of the individual

In genetic maternal effect, the phenotype of the individual is determined by which of these statements? A. The sex of the parent who transmits the gene B. The nuclear genotype of the maternal parent C. The sex of the individual with only one sex able to express the phenotype D. Cytoplasmic genes usually located in the mitochondria E. A combination of environmental factors and the genotype of the individual

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter51: Animal Development

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Problem 1TYU: The mechanism that leads directly to morphogenesis is (a) differential gene expression (b) pattern...

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