Which of the following defines a genotype?   The particular set of alleles that is carried in an individual’s chromosomes

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

Q: estions below all refer to the following pedigree. The locus for allele D/d determines how cilia on…

A: It is evident that the trait is not sex-linked because:-   In the case of Y-linked disorders, only…

Q: Which of the following best describes a pair of homologous chromosomes? a- A pair of chromosomes…

A: Each of the thread-like chromosomes, which are found inside the cell's nucleus and are formed of…

Q: The gene for white eye colour is present on the X- chromosome in Drosophila, and is a recessive…

A: The gene for white eye color is present on X-chromosome in Drosophila which suggests that the gene…

Q: You can choose one or more than one option   During an experiment with Drosophila, it was…

A: Introduction: Thomas hunts morgan and his colleagues for the experimental verification of the…

Q: Which of the following does not help to increase genetic variability in the next generation?…

A: The differences between members of the same species at the genetic level are referred to as genetic…

Q: An allele is______ Cell division that results in two identical daughter cells…

A: The study of cellular function and structure is known as cell biology, and it is based on the idea…

Q: Mutation that results in death before the age of reproduction Mutation that results in an inactive…

A: Dominant mutations are those mutations which arise from the mutation of single copy of  dominant…

Q: In a multicellular organism, all cells contain the same complete "set" of DNA chromosomes and genes,…

A: In a multicellular organism, there are different types of cells and all of they perform different…

Q: The questions below all refer to the following pedigree. The locus for allele D/d determines how…

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Q: What type of phenotypic effects might you expect from a large chromosome deficiency (deletion) that…

A: Deletion is a type of  Chromosomal  aberration in which there is loss of segment of a  chromosome.In…

Q: Recessive alleles may be expressed in a child if they are inherited ... (Choose all that apply)…

A: X-linked Recessive diseases are those genetic diseases that are caused by the mutation of genes on…

Q: Sex-linked traits are those found on the sex chromosomes. Typically, recessive sex-linked traits are…

A: Sex link traits are those traits which are found on the X and Y chromosome and they are scene in…

Q: To determine: Whether the horse will make a good model genetic organism or not. Give reasons.

A: Model genetic organisms are creatures that have traits that make them especially useful for genetic…

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: genomic anticipation refers to observations that a genetic disorder occurs at an earlier age in…

A: Genomic anticipation is the phenomenon where certain genetic disorders become more severe and appear…

Q: Variations in genomic sequence across multiple positions (such as different substitutions) that…

A: Variations in genomic sequence across multiple positions (such as different substitutions) that…

Q: Which of the following terms is the most broad?

A: Genetics is a branch of biology which deals with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity…

Q: What is the definition of homozygous ?     having two identical alleles for a gene…

A: Zygosity can be defined as the degree to which both copies of a chromosome can have the same genetic…

Q: You have been tasked by a pharmaceutical company to generate a novel strain of Cannabis sativa for…

A: It is given in the question that, Gene 1 - T = Producing large amount of Terpenes (dominant)   ;…

Q: Some of the ways in which your own genetic makeup affects you as a person. Be as specific as you…

A: The term "genotype" broadly refers to an organism's genetic composition, or to the entirety of an…

Q: A species of centipede has a haploid chromosome number of 2. Leg length is controlled by a single…

A: Introduction Mendel's law of independent assortment states that the alleles of two (or more)…

Q: A species of centipede has a haploid chromosome number of 2.  Leg length is controlled by a single…

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

Q: What is true about the phenotypic expression of a gene? Genes can code for mRNA One gene can be…

A: An obvious and quantifiable attribute is a phenotypic trait, which is the expression of genes in an…

Q: Hemophilia is a recessive disease carried on the X chromosome. If an unaffected carrier mother had…

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Q: Mendelian Genetics Non-Mendelian Genetics -Patterns of inheritance in which traits are m The way in…

A: Answer. Mendelian genetic inheritance 1. Mendelian genetics is the way in which genes and their…

Q: The other difference in alleles stems from the fact that our 23rd chromosome pair is unique. This…

A: Sex chromosomes determine the sex of an organism. An individual with XX- will be a girl. An…

Q: Which of the following mutations cannot be inherited by a person's biological children? A mutation…

A: The objective of the question is to identify which type of mutation cannot be passed on to a…

Q: Penetrance and expressivity are related but can be distinguished easily because:

A: Answer: PENETRANCE = It is the expression of a particular phenotype , which corresponds to a…

Q: Which of the following patterns is typical of an X-linked recessive trait? males and females are…

A: X linked recessive inheritance refers to a genetic condition that is associated with mutation in…

Q: What technique was originally used by geneticists to determine that the human traits you observed in…

A: The idea since long has been prevailing that the human traits are inherited in human society. After…

Q: A pattern of inheritance in which the form of a single trait is collectively determined by alleles…

A: Alleles are the variant form of a gene controlling a single trait. Usually, one gene controls one…

Q: Two alleles on the same chromosome are passed down together about 80% of the time. These alleles…

A: The thread-like structures carrying genetic information are chromosomes found in the cell nucleus.…

Q: Which of the following inheritance patterns was observed, in the experiments of Alfred Hershey and…

A: Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase, it was clearly proved the genetic material that passed from parents…

Q: In humans, the ability to digest lactose beyond childhood is determined by a single gene on…

A: The diploid organisms contain two alleles for a particular gene. According to the mendelian…

Q: Women over the age of 35 have an increased risk of miscarriage as a result of accumulation of…

A: Miscarriage, also known as spontaneous abortion, is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus reaches…

Q: Non-Mendelian Genetics Patterns of inheritance in which traits are not passed from -The two alleles…

A: Introduction: Non Mendelian genetics-  This is a form of genetics in which the traits are not…

Q: Which of the following occurs when the phenotypic effect of one gene contributes to the phenotypic…

A: The phenotype of an organism generally results from two basic factors: expression of organism’s…

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: What term is defined as one of more versions of a gene that results in a slightly different trait?…

A: Gene is a sequence of nucleotides that encodes a specific protein.

Q: The drug tamoxifen has been used to treat some types of breast cancer. Suppose even among female…

A: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Tamoxifen, a selective…

Q: Multiple Choices: At the replication fork, new DNA is synthesized by a:  -RAS-RAF pathway…

A: This is the area where the actual DNA replication takes place.

Q: Which of the following statements is/are true and which is/are false? The expression of…

A: Genetics is a field of science that involves the study of genes, mutation, genetic variation, and…