12. The smallest unit of genetic material which produces a phenotypic effect on mutation is A. Muton B. Gene C. Recon D. Nucleic acid 13. The pattern of inheritance when traits are passed from generation to generation, A. Transmission genetics B. Population genetics C. Molecular genetics D. Cytogenetics

Q: . A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) is a type of variation in the sequence of DNA that causes…

A: Molecular markers are sequence variations among individuals in a specific region of DNA that are…

Q: 2. Describe the effect of the mutation that created the Hbs allelelon the amino acid sequence of the…

A: Hemoglobin is responsible for oxygen transportation throughout the body and it is present within the…

Q: The gene frequency between genes are as follows: d and e is 12%; e and f is 6%; f and d is 3%; d and…

A: The allele or gene frequency is defined as the rate at which a particular allele appears within a…

Q: Assume that a certain strain of bacteria carries a mutation that causes it to die at 42oC, but grows…

A: In genetics, mutations can affect an organism's phenotypic in a variety of ways. One such mutation…

Q: 5. (Friday lecture) Some common genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis cause infertility. How can a…

A: Cystic fibrosis is classified as a type of an inherited disease. It is made up of very thick as well…

Q: The term that describes the classification of chromosome in pairs is called   A Karyotype   B.…

A: Chromosome  Chromosome is a thread like structure present in inside the nucleus of all eukaryotic…

Q: 3. Polydactyly (extra fingers or toes) in humans results from a rare autosomal dominant mutation.…

A: In the study of polydactyly, a rare autosomal dominant genetic condition, the manifestation of extra…

Q: 9. Evaluate if the following statement is true or false. Justify your answer: A woman with BRCA1…

A: BRCA1 gene is the caretaker gene present in humans that codes for breast cancer type 1…

Q: 4. Would a mutation in the DNA of a skin cell be passed on to an organism's offspring? a. Yes,…

A: A mutation occurs when the sequence of DNA changes. Mutations can occur as a result of DNA…

Q: Mitochondrial DNA is often used to trace lineage and identify the origin of the human species…

A: Mitochondrial mutation - It is a mutation in which mitochondria is disrupted .  It is an organelles…

Q: In what ways do you think increasing diversity in genetic studies can improve healthcare outcomes…

A: Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genetic material within and among populations of…

Q: The functions ascribed to the genetic material are replication, expression, storage, and mutation.…

A: Genetics is a branch of the biology involved in the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity…

Q: 4. DNA, Genes, & Mutations, Alleles - explain in your own words what each term means.

A: DNA - DNA is also known as Deoxyribonucleic Acid. DNA are molecules present inside cell which carry…

Q: 16. Sultan is apparently a healthy 22 year old man. His sister is diagnosed with phenylketonuria…

A: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited disorder of the metabolism caused by a deficiency in the…

Q: 1.) Scientists use PCR to check three calves born to the same cow for a gene sequence from…

A: In this scenario, scientists are using PCR to identify the paternity of three calves born to the…

Q: 6. Many families in the past wanted to keep their "royal blood" in the family. As a result, first…

A: Autosomal recessive disease occurs due to the mutation in one of the autosomes. In order to show up…

Q: Compare and contrast preimplantation genetic diagnosis and genetic testing.

A: Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is commonly described as the examination of embryos or…

Q: A second site mutation within a single gene that reverts the gene back to its wild type phenotype…

A: a second site mutation on a single gene that reverts the gene back indicates reversion within an…

Q: 12. Genetic disorders can be studied using the construction of pedigrees. In a pedigree: a. Males…

A: PEDIGREE ANALYSIS These are the diagrams are used to determine the mode of inheritance of a…

Q: Our conception of the gene has developed during the last century and a half from a "factor' somehow…

A: We all know that genes are the basic units through which the inheritance is possible. This ensures…

Q: 7. A mad scientist has all the molecules necessary for protein synthesis in a test tube. Included in…

A: The genetic material that makes up DNA is referred to as the "building block of life." Many…

Genetic Variation

Genetic variation refers to the variation in the genome sequences between individual organisms of a species. Individual differences or population differences can both be referred to as genetic variations. It is primarily caused by mutation, but other factors such as genetic drift and sexual reproduction also play a major role.

Quantitative Genetics

Quantitative genetics is the part of genetics that deals with the continuous trait, where the expression of various genes influences the phenotypes. Thus genes are expressed together to produce a trait with continuous variability. This is unlike the classical traits or qualitative traits, where each trait is controlled by the expression of a single or very few genes to produce a discontinuous variation.