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A characteristic of an organism that is determined by many genes?
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The terms used to describe a number of genes on separate loci on the same chromosome (or another chromosome) which together determine a single phenotypic trait are polygene, multiple factor, multiple gene inheritance or quantitative gene.
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Are an organism's characteristics determined only by it's genes?
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.
How many genes for each feature does an individual possess?
There are hundreds of genes that make up one particular characteristic. possibly a few thousand, depending on the characteristic.
Characteristics are determined by interaction between genes and what?
Many of a person's characteristics are determined by an interaction between genes and the environment. You're welcome...
How many characteristics does each gene contral?
2 genes control each characteristic of an offspring. x
The trait of an organism is controlled by what?
The traits an organism displays is a result of their genetics. Recessive traits tend to not show in many organisms.
Each trait of a plant is determined by?
Each trait characteristic of a plant is determined by epigenetic marks. Epigenetic marks affect flowering time and architecture in plants, and these marks are passed on for many generations.
What are the functions that genes inherit?
Very many genes have their heritably determined functions 'set' to control the functions of other genes.
Traits determined by recessive genes located on the x chromosomes are said to be?
Some traits are determined by recessive genes on the X chromosomes. Many times these are genetic disorders and are called recessive genes.
How many enzymes are required per organism?
The number of genes it has.
How many genes can be found in each organism?
There are 23 chromosmes
What are the characteristics of multicellular organism?
The main characteristic is that they have many cells.
Are an organism's characteristics determined only by it's genes?
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.
How many sets of genes are found in most adult organism?
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How many genes for each feature does an individual possess?
There are hundreds of genes that make up one particular characteristic. possibly a few thousand, depending on the characteristic.
Characteristics are determined by interaction between genes and what?
Many of a person's characteristics are determined by an interaction between genes and the environment. You're welcome...
How many traits does a person have?
This cannot be determined exactly, but is roughly proportional to the number of genes.
How many genes for a trait?
A trait is any gene-determined characteristic and is usually determined by more than one gene, therefore the exact amount depends on the specific gene. However, the number of genes in the genome varies from species to species. More complex organisms tend to have more genes. Estimates of the number of human genes, by contrast, range from 25,000 to 30,000.
