Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 12.3, Problem 1R
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The differences between expressivity and penetrance.

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The expression of genes not only depends entirely on the genotype. Genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual. Various factors, which contribute to the overall expression of the gene range from surroundings, the temperature to lifestyle habits.

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