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

Q: 1. Choose all that apply. Choose all of the TRUE statements below. Parental offspring inherit the…

A: If the genes are located on the same chromosome then they are classified as linked genes. In this…

Q: when bred together produced 12 hearting puppies and 4 deaf puppies. What are the genotypes of all…

A: Congenital deafness in dogs (or other animals) can be acquired [caused by intrauterine infections,…

Q: . In 1932, H. J. Muller suggested a genetic test to determine whether a particular mutation whose…

A: The rugose gene plays a crucial role in the formation of the correct retinal pattern in the eye. It…

Q: Human communities around the world that are isolated geographically or culturally serve as an…

A: The study of human communities that are isolated geographically and culturally provides utility to…

Q: What is meant by the term genetic variation? Give two examplesof genetic variation . What…

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

Q: On a summer trip to the Galapagos you collect two finch species, Geospiza fortis and G. pauper and…

A: Geospiza pauper is also known as medium tree finch, categorized under critically endangered.

Q: Why are punnet squares a useful model for studying traits and genetic disorders? 2.Make a dihybrid…

A: The punnet square refers to a square diagram that is employed in the study of genetics to predict…

Q: Part 2: Non-Mendelian Genetics 6. For each of the genotypes below, list all possible phenotypes.…

A: Introduction :  Genotype is the genetic constitution of an organism. Iis the set of genes in DNA…

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A: On the y-axis of GWAS Manhattan plots, the negative logarithm of the association p-value for each…

Q: What do you mean by dominant gene? Explain with help of example.

A: Genes are portions of DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid], and they have the ability to code for a…

Q: A genetic disorder is caused by a LOF mutation (Bm) and epigenetic imprinting of gene B. Through…

A: Epigenetic imprinting or genomic imprinting is a process where there is the exclusive expression of…

Q: What is the term for situations in which a single functional allele of a gene is unable to mask an…

A: Here, it is required to identify the term for situations in which a single functional allele of a…

Q: 1. 4. 6. Which mode(s) of inheritance could be RULED OUT for this smaller version of the previous…

A: The genes can de be differentiated into autosomal and sex-linked depending on their location. The…

Q: Describe three different pedigree symbols and their uses. What are pedigrees used for in genetics?

A: A pedigree is a chart or diagram that shows the genetic relationships among individuals in a family…

Q: What is the percentage of the total number of gene copies the allele accounts for?

A: Step 1 Allele frequency refers to how common an allele is in a population. Allele frequency can be…

Q: You are making a genetic map and use a cross to measure the distance between genes H and J as…

A: A physical genetic map shows relative distance between genes on a chromosome.

Q: Which of the following scenarios would erroneously lead you to believe two genes reside on different…

A: Crossing over refers to the exchange of genetic material in the germ line. During meiosis, the…

Q: wild type allele that supports wild-type function in heterozygous organisms?

A: Allele An allele is a variant form of a gene. Some genes have a variety of different forms, which…

Q: fill the 3 possible genetic combinations an organism can have - Homozygous Dominant - Homozygous…

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

Q: In mice, tail shape (bent vs. straight) is controlled by alleles of one gene. You cross a mouse with…

A: In the present circumstance, a crossbreeding event has occurred between a mouse exhibiting a bent…

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: 10. Height is controlled by hundreds of genes. For simplicity's sake, assume that only 10 genes…

A: A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein or RNA…

Q: 5. The table shows the combinations of alleles that result in human ABO blood types. A biology…

A: We have,  Blood type of both the parents - AB Therefore, genotype of both the parents - IAIB.

Q: Assume that the count of F2 phenotypes you got is as follow Phenotype F2 count b Pt 90 b PT 5 23 267…

A: Genetic mapping is used to determine the linear order of genes as well as the relative distance…

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: But when you cross a "Texas Beauty" yellow with the yellow variety "Jealousy," you get a 9:7 ratio…

A: Dominant allele is an allele which shows its expression even in the heterozygous condition ;along…

Q: Part 1: Make a three part process drawing (like a cartoon strip) to demonstrate Mendel’s Principle…

A: An allele is a variant form of a given gene.  Phenotype is the observed physical traits of an…

Q: 2.9 A dominant gene in Ayrshire cattle controls the presence of notch in the tips of the ears. In…

A: A pedigree, as related to genetics, is a chart that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or health…

Q: What are three similarities and three differences between Mendelian and Polygenic traits?

A: Gregor Johann Mendel is known as the father of genetics. He was the one to gave the postulates for…

Q: What are the causes of genetic variation? Give specific examples.

A: The genetic information which dictates the functioning of an organism is contained in its DNA. This…

Q: various polymorphisms in detail. What distinguishes them from

A: Since poly means "many" and morph means "morphology" or "shape," the meaning of polymorphism in…

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: Phenotypic plasticity is variation caused by what? Can genotypes have variations or different…

A: Phenotypic plasticity is the capacity of an organism to change in response to stimuli or…

Q: How are alleles of particular gene differ from each other?explain its significance?

A: The gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. It consists of a specific sequence…

Q: Why amorphic alleles are usually recessive to wild-type alleles?

A: Step 1 Mutation can result in mutant alleles that no longer produce a similar type of active product…

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 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: The pedigree shown below is from a family with albinism. Albinism is a genetic condition that occurs…

A: Albinism is a condition that is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. This means…

Q: Make up your own Mendelian trait genetic problem. Stature, skin color, eye color, and hair color…

A: One of the Gregor Mendels great discoveries was the principle of dominance. He  noted that when he…

Q: - If our DNA contains all the information about who we are, how can something that does not involve…

A: There are several process that can change the phenotype without changing the gene sequence.

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.