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What is the name for the place or locus on a chromosome that determines a particular trait?
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What is the meaning of the word locus?
The word "locus" refers to a specific place or position. It can also be used to describe a gene's physical location on a chromosome.
Are sex linkedd traits usually dominant or recessive?
The alleles on the sex chromosomes are still dominant or recessive, the difference is that even a recessive trait on the X chromosome can be expressed if it is located at a gene locus that has no matching locus on the Y chromosome. The alleles for red-green color blindness are located on the X chromosome is a place that has no corresponding locus on the Y chromosome. Inheritance for a male child depends on the mother's genetics and, if she is a carrier, the male child has a 50% chance of being color blind.
What is a locus?
LociA locus (plural loci) is the position on a chromosome where a gene is found. A useful analogy would be the address - 'Gene for brown eyes' is the name, '23rd gene' is the house number, 'Chromosome 4' is the street. (these are not necessarily true for this gene)A link can be found below.
What is Root locus?
Loc is the root word of locus. This root word means place.
Does the word site mean place in latin?
No, the word for place in Latin is "locus".
How do you say Nice place to live in latin?
Locus bonus vivere.
Latin word for in the same place?
Ibidem
What happens when nondisjunction takes place in cell division?
One cell is left without a particular chromosome and another with a duplicated chromosome.Source: An answer on wiki.answers.com that has been modified (by me).
First letter of a five letter word meaning place?
l for locus
What does the Latin phrase Solitarius Locus Sanctus mean in English?
Lonely sacred place.
What is the meaning of the prefix loco?
It means "place". It comes from the Latin word "locus" for "location".
What does Locus of accountability mean?
The specific place or point at which someone or something is held responsible
