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Each hereditary trait corresponds to what?

Each hereditary trait corresponds to a specific gene or set of genes that encode the information for that trait. Genes are segments of DNA that determine specific characteristics, such as eye color or height. These genes are inherited from our parents and are responsible for the variation we see in physical attributes and other traits among individuals.


An entire set of genes derived from one parent?

A set of genes derived from one parent is called a haplotype. Haplotypes consist of specific variations in DNA sequences that are inherited together. This genetic material represents a combination of alleles from one individual.


In your own words what does the term recessive trait mean?

A recessive trait is the opposite of a dominant trait. A dominant trait is the trait that overpowers another trait- represented by a capital letter. The recessive trait is the trait that is weaker, and being overpowered- represented by a lowercase letter. For example, if one person had a recessive trait for detached earlobes, it would be represented as " aa ",. If someone had a dominant trait for attached earlobes (meaning they had free earlobes), it would be represented as "AA"or " Aa "


How many chromosome are in a diploid (double or 2n) set for humans?

A diploid set for humans consists of 46 chromosomes. This means there are 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one chromosome from each pair inherited from each parent.


What is it called when more than one set of genes controls a trait?

yes it could......... when it happens its called polygenic inheritance

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What is one set of instructions for an inherited trait?

The gametes (sex cells) that combine to form a new organism in sexual reproduction each contain one set of the instructions for the genes of the new organism, that is, one set each for each trait.


What do you call one set of instuctions for an inherited trait?

genes


Where gene are genes located?

Genes are located on chromosomes, which are found in the nucleus of a cell. Each gene carries instructions for a specific function or trait, such as eye color or height. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one set inherited from each parent.


What is more than one set of genes controls a trait?

genetic traits


What is it when more than one set of genes controls a trait?

It is called polygenic inheritance.


Each hereditary trait corresponds to what?

Each hereditary trait corresponds to a specific gene or set of genes that encode the information for that trait. Genes are segments of DNA that determine specific characteristics, such as eye color or height. These genes are inherited from our parents and are responsible for the variation we see in physical attributes and other traits among individuals.


If a daughter expresses an x-linked recessive gene she inherited the trait from?

If a daughter expresses an X-linked recessive gene, she inherited the trait from her father who carries the gene on his X chromosome. Since males only have one X chromosome, if they have the gene, daughters will always inherit it from their father.


How many instructions are in the ARM instruction set?

There is one instruction set in the IA-32. Instruction set is the set of instruction that a processor can execute.


What set of instructions tell the computer what to do?

A program is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do. In the computer, those instructions are called opcodes and make up an instruction set.


What is usually a set of instructions for making a particular protein?

This set of instructions is called a gene.


What is the term for instructions that tell a computer what to do?

The instructions for a computer are called programs.


What is a set of instructions called?

Set of instructions is called a PROGRAM. And set of program is called a SOFTWARE.