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Why are some characteristics inherited and others are caused by the environment?
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Some characteristics are caused by the environment, some by inherited factors, while some are caused by both environment and inherited factors.
Male mammals carry XY sex chromosomes - female mammals carry XX chromosomes. Inherited disorders are caused by faulty genes on these chromosomes.
Different versions of a gene are called alleles, and these alleles can be dominant or recessive. Genetic diagrams can show the possible outcomes of a particular cross.
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What are the parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits?
The parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits is referred to as genes. There are many types of inherited traits, some visible while the others are invisible,
What can be inherited?
eye colour, hair colour, language spoken, skin colour and others
What trait do people use to separate from animas?
you could use an inherited trait,learned behavior,instinct,and others.
Mendel was able to conclude that traits are inherited from parents and that no particular traits are shown more than others in offspring?
true
Why are parasites NOT 'degenerate organisms' as was believed by some biologists in the early 20th century but actually quite advanced organisms?
They have kept the traits that they need in their environment and that same environment has caused them to lose the others. They fit the niche perfectly without any excess traits. Thus saving energy and reproducing more efficiently.
What is the inherited version of Olivopontocerebellar atrophy?
Hereditary OPCA, also called inherited OPCA and familial OPCA, is caused by inheritance of a defective gene, which is recognized in some forms but not in others.
Many are caused by factors in the environment such as radiation or chemicals but others happen by chance?
Mutations
What is inherited trait?
Something That You Inherited From Your Parents
What are the parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits?
The parts of a chromosome that control inherited traits is referred to as genes. There are many types of inherited traits, some visible while the others are invisible,
Is Ebola inherited?
No, it is a disease that you get from others who are infected. It is similar to how colds are passed on.
If you have a brother with mental retardationmay your baby have the same problemwhat should you do?
Some causes of mental disabilities are inherited, but others are not; they may be caused by injuries during birth. If you are concerned that your children might be born with disabilities, ask your doctor to do blood tests such as COUNSYL, which evaluate your risk of transmitting many different inherited diseases to your children.
Why are some genetic characteristics more common than others?
because some of the characteristics you can get from your family and others you get from environmental conditions
Is Ebola genetically inherited?
No, it is a disease that you get from others who are infected. It is similar to how colds are passed on.
What are the characteristics of bulling?
Teasing, picking on others, acting like you are better than others, and physically harming are all characteristics of bullying.
What are the distinguishing characteristics?
Distinguishing characteristics are those characteristics that distinguish you or an object from others of its kind. Many products have features that are distinguishing characteristics.
What can be inherited?
eye colour, hair colour, language spoken, skin colour and others
Can be inherited?
eye colour, hair colour, language spoken, skin colour and others
