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When one trait is said to cancel out another trait what kind of relationship is said to exist?
When one trait cancels out another trait, it is referred to as a relationship of epistasis. Epistasis occurs when the expression of one gene masks or modifies the expression of another gene.
What are the differences between epistasis and polygenic inheritance in terms of their impact on the expression of traits?
Epistasis occurs when one gene masks the expression of another gene, leading to a specific trait being completely hidden. Polygenic inheritance involves multiple genes contributing to a trait, resulting in a more continuous range of expression. Epistasis has a more direct and immediate impact on trait expression, while polygenic inheritance leads to a more gradual and varied expression of traits.
What is it called when more than one set of genes controls a trait?
yes it could......... when it happens its called polygenic inheritance
What is a trait that is expressed even if only one gene for that form of the trait is inherited?
It is a dominant trait. You only need one gene of a dominant trait for that trait to be expressed. You need two copies of the recessive trait in order for the trait to be expressed.
WHAT is single gene trait?
A single gene trait is a specific characteristic or phenotype that is influenced by the expression of a single gene. This means that the presence or absence of a particular trait is determined by variations in one specific gene. Examples include earlobe attachment, hair color, and tongue rolling.
What Does a particular trait result from the expression of a single gene?
Huntington's disease is a perfect example of a single gene trait. A mutation in this allele causes Huntington's disease in later life. A dominant trait. Widows peak us another. Any gene that controls the total expression of a trait is an allele defined as a single gene trait.
When one trait is said to cancel out another trait what kind of relationship is said to exist?
When one trait cancels out another trait, it is referred to as a relationship of epistasis. Epistasis occurs when the expression of one gene masks or modifies the expression of another gene.
What is a set of genes that determine a trait?
A piece of DNA which controls a trait is a gene variations of a gene are called alleles. If you mean "controls how much a particular trait is expressed" then you would be dealiung with the promoter region of a gene which is near the start and controls how strongly a gene is expressed.
What are the differences between epistasis and polygenic inheritance in terms of their impact on the expression of traits?
Epistasis occurs when one gene masks the expression of another gene, leading to a specific trait being completely hidden. Polygenic inheritance involves multiple genes contributing to a trait, resulting in a more continuous range of expression. Epistasis has a more direct and immediate impact on trait expression, while polygenic inheritance leads to a more gradual and varied expression of traits.
What is it called when more than one set of genes controls a trait?
yes it could......... when it happens its called polygenic inheritance
Can a single gene control a single trait.?
It was once believed that one gene controls one trait, so it is possible. Currently, the belief is that one gene can interact with other genes to control a trait, and that one gene can control more than one trait.
What gene is defined as a gene that controls the appearance of a certain trait?
The gene defined as controlling the appearance of a specific trait is referred to as the "gene for that trait" or "trait-specific gene." These genes can influence physical characteristics like eye color, height, or leaf shape.
What is a trait that is expressed even if only one gene for that form of the trait is inherited?
It is a dominant trait. You only need one gene of a dominant trait for that trait to be expressed. You need two copies of the recessive trait in order for the trait to be expressed.
WHAT is single gene trait?
A single gene trait is a specific characteristic or phenotype that is influenced by the expression of a single gene. This means that the presence or absence of a particular trait is determined by variations in one specific gene. Examples include earlobe attachment, hair color, and tongue rolling.
What gene controls the expression of the D1x gene in vertebrates?
The D1x gene is controlled by the Pou4f1 gene in vertebrates. Pou4f1 is a transcription factor that regulates the expression of D1x in the developing nervous system.
What is a segment of a DNA molecule that carries the instructions for producing a specific trait?
A gene is a segment of a DNA molecule that carries the instructions for producing a specific trait. It provides the information needed for the synthesis of proteins or functional RNA molecules that contribute to the expression of that trait.
What is the direction of transcription in the process of gene expression?
During gene expression, transcription occurs in the direction from the 5' to the 3' end of the DNA strand.
