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The outward appearance is usually called the phenotype. In contrast the alleles present in the cells is called the genotype.

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What is the outward appearance of a trait?

The outward appearance of a trait refers to how that trait is physically expressed or manifested in an individual or organism. This could include characteristics such as eye color, plant height, or fur texture that are visible and observable.


Why is ringworm circular in shape?

Ringworm is circular in shape because the fungus that causes it grows outward in a circular pattern on the skin, creating a ring-like appearance.


What can polygenic inheritance can explain?

Polygenic inheritance is a reason for some of the variety in human appearance. Eye color, hair color and skin color are all polygenic traits. That is why there are dozens of possible eye colors instead or just two or three. The mixing of alleles from multiple genes increases the number of possible phenotypes.


What is the tallness trait of a pea plant moving separately from the color trait an example of?

This is an example of Mendel's second law, the Law of Independent Assortment, which states that the appearance of one trait will not affect the appearance of another. Current understanding of genetic inheritance, however, has shown that this is not always the case because two genes which are located close to each other on the same chromosome will most likely be inherited together.


How does the mode of inheritance affect the prediction and analysis of inheritance patterns?

The mode of inheritance (e.g., autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive) determines the likelihood of passing on a genetic trait to offspring and influences the probability of inheritance in a family. Understanding the mode of inheritance is crucial in predicting the risk of inheriting a specific trait or disorder, as well as in genetic counseling and family planning. Inheritance patterns can be more easily analyzed and predicted when the mode of inheritance is known, aiding in the identification and management of genetic conditions within families.