What are the 3 reasons why most DNA polymorphisms do not influence phenotypes?

Q: how are genotype and phenotype related?

A: The alleles you have for a single gene or group of genes are referred to as your genotype. The…

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: Purple fur (P) is DOMINANT in monsters. Yellow fur (p) is RECESSIVE. What is the genotype of a PURE…

A: It is a monohybrid cross. A monohybrid cross is a genetic cross between two individuals who have…

Q: Why does independent assortment promote genetic variation?

A: Independent assortment is a process that occurs during inheritance. Inheritance is the process of…

Q: How do geneticists know whether a particular trait is caused by the alleles of one gene or by two…

A: A gene is a stretch of nucleotides present in the DNA. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a polymer of…

Q: What is the difference between and Genotypic Trait and a Phenotypic Trait. What do each of them…

A: Genetic material is nothing but the sequence of nucleic acids which is called as DNA. It contains…

Q: How many molecules of DNA are in Mendels Sweet pea plants?

A: Gregor Johann Mendel was a scientist who conducted many experiments on the pea plant between 1856…

Q: What’s a pedigree?

A: Genetics is a branch of biology which deals with the study of gene, genetic expression, variability,…

Q: Describe the features of genes with five (5) statements

A: The term gene was coined by Wilhelm johannsen who banish botanist.Gene is word come from the Greek…

Q: How can there be more than one possible genotype for an observed phenotype

A: A genotype is a set of heritable genes in an organism that are transferred from parents to…

Q: How can a phenotype be purple and brown, for example, at the same time?

A: A character which is distinguish physical is said to be phenotypic character

Q: Many animals and plants bear recessive alleles for albinism, a condition in which homozygous…

A: Genotype : A genotype is a individual's collection of genes. The genotype is expressed when the…

Q: What are the different processes that give rise to genetic variation?

A: Genetic variation can be defined as the measure of the genetic differences that occurs within a…

Q: Why are most genetic diseases caused by recessive alleles?

A: Recessive alleles disorder:-

Q: What are polymorphs in pharmacy? Discuss the effects of polymorphism on the physico-chemical…

A: Morphology means physical form, the shape or structure of something. When more than one form exist…

Q: Is it possible for two individuals to have the same phenotype but different genotypes? The same…

A: In genetics, two terms are used to distinguish between genetic constitution and physical appearance.…

Q: What is meant by test cross and how is it significant to genetics?

A: The branch of biology that deals with the study of genes, heredity and genetic variations are termed…

Q: What is the principle of segregation? Why is it important?

A: The transmission of genetic characters from parents to offspring is known as Heredity.

Q: How many different types of gametes can be formed by individualsof the following genotypes? What are…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  COMMON TERMS USED IN GENETICS  HETEROZYGOUS - Every gene has two characters one…

Q: You buy an ornamental flowering plant with red flowers. Red flowers are found when both a D and an E…

A: Yellow plant is produced . therefore, both parents will have atleast one d and e allele so that they…

Q: What is the phenomenon of a single gene determining a number of distinct and seemingly unrelated…

A: Introduction: Gene is a segment of DNA that determines the phenotypic characteristics of the…

Q: How many alleles does each of the 3 histocompatibility genes have?

A: Antigens are substances that activate the immune system of the body. Antibodies are antigen-binding…

Q: What is meant by genetic variation in relation to polymorphism and mutation? Explain and give…

A: Answer- When there are changes in the sequence of DNA either by deletion or insertion of base pair…

Q: How can we solve for a X-linked trait gene problem? . If a heterozygous parent (AB/ab) is…

A: In living organisms, the differences in the specific traits are due to the presence of two versions…

Q: What are the causes of phenotypic variation

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

Q: Polydactyly (having more than five digits) results from the presence of a dominant allele. A man has…

A: Polydactyly is the condition of having extra fingers and toes in humans. It is caused by…

Q: 1 11 9 10 Study the pedigree diagram of a sex- linked trait above and answer the following…

A: X-linked trait  The trait or phenotype which is transfer with X- chromosomes are known as X-linked…

Q: What are Wild type allele and Mutant allele?

A: Alleles occur on the same locus in the homologous chromosomes of an individual and they are…

Q: Are multiple alleles, lethal alleles, and epistasis common or rare in humans? Why?

A: Multiple alleles refer to the different alleles of a single gene. It can be one or more than one.…

Q: What is the difference between a gene and an allele? Identify the following terms as either a…

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

Q: What is genetic polymorphism? What is the source of genetic variation?

A: A sequence variant that has a population frequency of at least 1% is known as polymorphism.

Q: In earlobes, free (F) earlobe is dominant while attached (f) earlobe is recessive. What proportion…

A: According to the given question: Earlobes could be either free or attached. Free earlobe is the…

Q: Why are phenotypes the product of both their genes and their environments?

A: 1) GENOTYPE- It is the set of genes that we have inherited from our parents and will pass on these…

Q: Why are there so few Y-linked traits in humans?

A: The study of genetic variations, heredity, and genes is called genetics.

Q: Why do you think deleterious dominant alleles are not very common?

A: Microevolution:- It is defined as changes in the frequency of a gene in a population, herbicide…

Q: What is the difference between alleles and homologous chromosomes?

A: The term 'chromosome' has been derived from the Greek words which means 'color (chroma) and body…

Q: why Most polymorphisms areanonymous?

A: Polymorphism:   It is set place in population when two members or at least two or more members of…

Q: In mice, black coat color (B) is dominant over brown (b), and a solid pattern (S) is dominant to…

A: Given: The black coat color (B) is dominant over brown (b). solid pattern (S) is dominant to…

Q: Describe the difference between genotype and phenotype. Give three examples. Is it possible for two…

A: Genetics is the branch of biology which deals with genes, heredity, and genome in the organism.…

Q: Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of dominant traits in pedigrees?

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: What are two possible explanations for why the same genotype (DNA) can result in different…

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

Q: In the following pedigree of an autosomal recessive trait, which individuals in generation III…

A: Pedigree is a family chart showing the inheritance of a particular trait through several generations…

Q: n a cross of AaBbCcddee X AaBbccDDEe, what proportion will have the AABbCcDdee genotype?     1/32…

A: In the question, we are given with two parents with genotype AaBbCcddee and AaBbccDDEe. According to…

Q: he term allele mean?

A: Gene can be defined as the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

Q: In goats, black fur is dominant to red fur. The gene for this trait can be described as Bb. A…

A: Phenotype is an “observable characteristic” of an organism, and genotype is the actual pair of…

Q: What doesS the term allele What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

A: Gene can be defined as the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

Q: Which of the following is the correct pairing of phenotype and genotype of Individual 5 in the…

A: ANSWER;- A)Dwarf, Homozygous dominant Explain;- A cross between two homozygous assortments generally…

Q: Righted handedness (R)  is dominant to left handedness (r). A homozygous dominant person is crossed…

A: Homozygous refers to a genetic condition or state in which an individual has inherited the same DNA…

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.