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

Q: 6. In humans, hemophilia is a recessive and sex-linked character. A man and a woman (grandparents),…

A: Given: In humans, hemophilia is a recessive and sex-linked character. A man and a woman…

Q: THE MOST COMMON FORM OF ALBINISM, A TOTAL LACK OF SKIN PIGMENT, IS DUE TO A RARE RECESSIVE GENE…

A: Albinism is a genetic condition that results in a lack of melanin the pigment responsible for…

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: a) Arlene is blood type B. Her mate Garfield is blood type O. What blood type(s) of kittens might…

A: A blood classification (otherwise called a blood bunch) is an arrangement of blood, in light of the…

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: 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: What is the most likely order of the linked genes R, S, and T if the distance between R and S is 22…

A: The above scenario based on linkage and maping.

Q: Why does aneuploidy usually have a detrimental effect on phenotype while polyploidy doesn't have as…

A: During the segregation events of cell division when separation does not occurs properly then…

Q: If gene Q affects the value of a quantitative trait, why do the trait values of sets of individuals…

A: Traits In genetics, traits refer to a specific characteristic of an individual. These can be…

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: What describes a situation in which an allele's expression depends on the parent from which it was…

A: A gene is present in different forms that are expressed in a phenotype; allele is a one of 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: 2. Be able to compare and contrast (discuss similarities and differences in) in your own words the…

A: Genetics is the study of genes, gene variation, and heredity. Inheritance is the foundation upon…

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: 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: 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: Coat color in labradors is determined by alleles of two unlinked genes, B and E. The coat colors of…

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Q: Let's practice assigning letters for the tall and short phenotype. Remember, we usually us

A: Genetics is the study of patterns of inheritance of genes, the interaction of genes, and the effect…

Q: Which of the following statements about genes is TRUE? Alleles of genes located on the same…

A: Mendel's law of independent assortment states that the alleles of two or more different genes get…

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: QUESTION 5 What is the difference between a phenotype and a genotype? O 1.A phenotype is the set of…

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Q: 3. For each phenotype, give the genotypes that are possible for Patrick. A tall head (T) is dominant…

A: Answer) Three possible genotypes for Patrick are: TT – Homozygous  (TALL) (Dominant trait) Tt –…

Q: What are the three key features used to read chromosomes? Go to using karyptypes to predict genetic…

A: Given: Chromosomes are long threadlike structure that is found inside the nucleus of cell. It is…

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: Cystic fibrosis in humans is caused by mutations in a single gene and is inherited as an autosomal…

A: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that is caused by mutations in gene which is passed…

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: The following diagram shows 2 pairs of autosomal chromosomes in a karyotype of a biological woman.…

A: From the diagram it can be said that the left chromatid in the first pair and the right chromatid in…

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.