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Are an organism's characteristics determined only by it's genes?
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∙ 9y ago
No, an organism's genetically expressed characteristics, or phenotype, may be altered or affected by its environment; in a purely physical connotation, Nature versus Nurture.
There are dozens of Cell types yet we are told that all Cells contain the same set of Genes; how can this be?
An organism is composed from organs. The characteristics of an organ are determined by the Expression of the genes that are ensconced in its Nucleus.
It is highly common that many 'gene products' act as biochemical switches that by their presence, or absence, determine {called determination} wether or not another gene will be 'actively' expressed. This would be 'internal regulation'.
The NEW SCIENCE OF EPIGENETICS focuses on the external or environmental molecular switches that effect (the) patterns of gene expression.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo; characteristics are determined by interaction between genes and the environment. For example, genes may affect a sunflower plant's height and the color of it's flowers. However, these same characteristics are also influenced by climate, soil conditions, and the availability of water.
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∙ 11y agothe inheritance of biological characteristics is determined by individual units known as genes. genes are passed from parents to their offspring
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∙ 12y agoyes they do, the genotype determines the phenotype. In other words specific traits are received by there genes.
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∙ 9y agoCharacters are determined by genes and influenced by the environment.
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∙ 9y agoMost of the characters are expressed by genes under the given environment.
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∙ 12y agoi don't know that's why I'm asking
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∙ 12y agoYes and you get those from your parents
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Do only some of the genes located on the X chromosome control female sexual characteristics?
The X and Y chromosomes determine the sex of the individual, but most of the genes are not directly involved in that.
Are sexual reproduced organisms genetically identical to their parents?
No, they are not. Only asexually formed organisms are exactly the same.
Which chromosomes carries the fewest numbers of genes?
The y chromosome, which only contains a few hundred genes.
Are genes located on the autosomal called sex linked genes?
No, genes located on the autosomes are not called sex linked genes. Only genes located on the sex chromosomes are called sex linked genes.
What is the interactive nature of polygenic genes?
Polygenic inheritance occurs when one characteristic is controlled by two or more genes. Often the genes are large in quantity but small in effect. Examples of human polygenic inheritance are height, skin color, eye color and weight. Polygenes exist in other organisms, as well.
Are person's characteritsics determined only by genes?
physical characteristics, yes. unless there was a mutation at birth
Is a persons height determined by genes only?
No. Height can also be determined by environmental factors such as diet.
Are a person characteristic determined only by genes?
No- some are determined by environment. If you are tanned, have callouses on your hands, have strong arms and a 6 pack abs- that came only partially from your genes. Exposure to sunlight and hard labor got you the rest.
Are persons characteristics determined only by genes?
No, a person's characteristics are partly genetic and partly acquired; biologists refer to this as nature and nurture. For example, the fact that I speak English is not a genetic trait. I speak English because that is the language that my parents taught me to speak. The fact that I was capable of learning to speak English is genetic.
Do male dogs get the genes of their father when born?
They get the genes of both parents. Only one chromosome determines gender, but the rest of the traits are determined by both parents.
Is it true that the only thing determined by the genes carried on sex chromosome is a person gender?
Yes
What are three characteristics of a cladistic analysis?
cladistic analysis identifies and considers only those charateristics of organisms that are evolutionary innovations cladistic analysis identifies and considers only those charateristics of organisms that are evolutionary innovations
Skin color in humans is a simple trait and is determined by only one pair of genes or alleles true or false?
true
How do organisms work?
An organism can only work if they have The seven characteristics of life.
Do only some of the genes located on the X chromosome control female sexual characteristics?
The X and Y chromosomes determine the sex of the individual, but most of the genes are not directly involved in that.
What were the only 2 kingdoms used to classify organisms before the discovery of organisms like Eugenla Which has characteristics of both these kingdoms?
Animal and Plants
Which of these statements is true biology aplus?
only some genes located on the X chromosome control female sexual characteristics
