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What are the differences between a synapomorphy and a homologous trait?
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A trait shared by at least two and perhaps more taxa and devolving on common ancestry is synapomorphy. A homologous trait is quite similar. The forelimbs of all tetrapods are devolved from common ancestry and would be traits shared by many taxa and homologous traits. Cladists use the word synapomorphy more to show closer relationships. Pliesiomorphy is the word cladists use to show more ancient relationships.
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Having the same genes for a specific trait?
Homozygous or purebred
What are two sets of chromosomes that code for the same trait called?
homologous
What do you call chromosome that look alike and carry genes for the same trait?
Chromosomes that look alike and carry genes for the same trait are called homologous chromosomes. The nucleus contains these chromosomes.
What is continuously varying trait?
A discontinuous trait is the opposite of a continuous trait. They are "either/or" traits that do not have any range. An example would be the sex of an offspring, whereas an example of a continuous trait would be haircolor, where many options are available.
Which term refers to having two identical alleles in a given trait?
Homozygous Homozygous
What is synapomorphy?
It's a trait common in a single monophyletic group,but not generally found outside of that group.
Having the same genes for a specific trait?
Homozygous or purebred
What is a gene trait?
A single-gene trait is a phenotypic trait controlled by two homologous alleles.
When a trait has two identical alleles what is it called?
Homologous pairs
What trait shared with a common ancestor?
Homologous structures
A trait produced from two alleles that are alike is?
A trait that is produced from two alleles is a Homologous.
What are two sets of chromosomes that code for the same trait called?
homologous
Normally how many chromosomes are required to determine the outward expression of a trait?
homologous pair
WHAT is single gene trait?
A single-gene trait is a phenotypic trait controlled by two homologous alleles.
What is hmozygous?
A cell is said to be homozygous for a particular gene when identical alleles of the gene are present on both homologous chromosomes. For example, if the alleles are AA or aa the cell is homologous for that trait. It is heterozygous if it is Aa
What type of chromosome always carry gene for the same trait at the same location on both chromosome?
homologous chromosomes
What do you call chromosome that look alike and carry genes for the same trait?
Chromosomes that look alike and carry genes for the same trait are called homologous chromosomes. The nucleus contains these chromosomes.
