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Are physical chararistics of an organism that are passed down from generatino to the next?
genes are passed down fron one to next generation. Not the physical characters.
What are heritable traits?
The word inherited means that it is passed down through the genes from parent to child.
What happens when one has a genetic disorder?
it helps by teaching them so of the right things
When does genetic variation occur?
It happnes when genes are being passed down from the parent to the offspring and environmental differences alter the genes being passed down
What blueprints controls how traits are passed down?
DNA...which comprises genetic information. When transcribed and translated, it forms many different genes. One or more genes code for a given trait.
Are all birth defects unavoidable?
No, most birth defects aren't avoidable. They are genetic abnormalities that are normally passed down to younger generations. Some passed down genetic attributes skip a generation or two.
What are three genes that are passed down from parents to child?
Three genes?The human genome is composed of about 20000 genes, ALL of which are passed down from parents to child.
What percentage of breast cancer is down to a genetic fault?
5% of breast cancer is down due to a genetic fault. These genes are passed down through abnormal genes passed from parent to child. An example of this is the BRCA genes.
What is DNA passed down from father to son?
I think its his genes
What is it that is passed down from one generation to another?
Genes or traits
Are physical chararistics of an organism that are passed down from generatino to the next?
genes are passed down fron one to next generation. Not the physical characters.
Does pcos cause defect in babies?
PCOS does not cause birth defects, but it is a genetic disorder and can be passed down to your children. It also makes getting pregnant very difficult, most couples trying to get pregnant will try fertility medications which can cause birth defects but it is very rare to have a child with such a defect concieved with the aid of fertility medications.
If My boyfriend is a twin will you have twins?
twins are passed down through the mother's genes.
What is a congenital defect?
A congenital disability is a disability that is present at birth but may get more recognisable as the baby gets older. A congenital disability may be caused through been passed down in genes by the mother or father of the child, It could even skip a generation or 2 !
Are pediatricions supposed to look for birth defects?
Generally, pediatricians will be on the lookout for birth defects during the first few infant exam visits. The obvious ones (especially Down Syndrome) will be picked up almost all of the time, whereas subtle birth defects can be easily missed.
What is Birth Effects?
To clarify, it is Birth Defects. A birth defect is an abnormality in a fetus or new born baby that changes developmental process. Such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or a Clef Pallet. Birth Defects cannot be changed, however, some can be corrected with medications or surgical procedures. Don't confuse a genetic disorder with a birth defect. Some birth defects can be from genetic disorders, but genetic disorders are not from birth defects. A whole in the heart is a birth defect, down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
What is inherited genes?
"Inherited Genes" is simply the genes you inherite from your parents. Those genes make your sex, color of your hair, spaceing between your eyes, and everything about you is made up of genes passed down by your parents.
