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How does a genetic trait appear every generation and what is it considered?
A trait like this must be homozygous dominate.
When would you expect mutations to be passed to offspring and when would you not?
Wow, many different aspects to look at here. One big one is if it is in every generation or not. If so, then you have a dominant mutation that will show in every individual with an allele for that gene. If it seems to skip generations then you have a recessive mutation. Basically to answer this question you need to look at your family tree and determine what is going on and if every generation has it, they will have it. If your generation has it, they won't.
How do humans maintain the normal chromosome number of 46 in every generation?
Each parent contributes 23 to each offspring. 23+23=46.
Which of the following is essential to the continuation of every species of living organisms?
Reproduction is essential for the continuation of every species of living organisms. It ensures the passing on of genetic material to the next generation, maintaining genetic diversity within the population and enabling adaptation to changing environments over time.
Why aren't somatic mutations passed on to the next generation?
Somatic mutations occur in non-reproductive cells and are not passed on to offspring because they do not affect the germline cells (sperm and eggs) that give rise to the next generation. Only mutations in the germline cells can be inherited by offspring.
What would happen if meiosis did not occur to produce sex cells?
If meiosis did not occur to produce sex cells, there would be no genetic diversity in offspring. Sex cells are the result of meiosis, which shuffles genetic material, leading to unique combinations of genes in offspring. Without meiosis, there would be no variation in the genetic makeup of individuals, potentially leading to decreased adaptability and increased vulnerability to environmental challenges.
How does a genetic trait appear every generation and what is it considered?
A trait like this must be homozygous dominate.
How recombining of genetic information leads to offspring that exhibit genetic variability?
Recombining of genetic information (crossing over) during prophase I of meiosis results in every chromosome being a combination of the person's mother's and father's genetic information. Recombination of genetic information in an offspring takes place at the time of gametic union forming the zygote. The genetic variability depends on the extent of heterozygocity present in the population of that species. Role of crossing over is limited to the extent of frequency of genes present in an individual to produce variety of gametes.
How many sets of the same gene for every characteristic do offspring receive?
Offspring inherit two sets of genes for each characteristic, one from each parent. This ensures genetic diversity and variations in traits among offspring.
When would you expect mutations to be passed to offspring and when would you not?
Wow, many different aspects to look at here. One big one is if it is in every generation or not. If so, then you have a dominant mutation that will show in every individual with an allele for that gene. If it seems to skip generations then you have a recessive mutation. Basically to answer this question you need to look at your family tree and determine what is going on and if every generation has it, they will have it. If your generation has it, they won't.
How are simple inherited traits passed from parents to their offspring and then to the next generation?
Simple inherited traits are passed down because each parent contains genes which are given to their offspring. The offspring inherits or receives these traits. The offspring then passes down those traits to their offspring. Each time there is a new generation, the original trait becomes less evident. The recessive traits decrease by a certain percent every time a new set of genes are added.
How do humans maintain the normal chromosome number of 46 in every generation?
Each parent contributes 23 to each offspring. 23+23=46.
How do you know from a pedigree diagram if a trait is dominant or resessive?
If a trait is dominant, it will appear in every generation where at least one parent has the trait. If a trait is recessive, it can skip generations and may appear in offspring of parents without the trait. Dominant traits are usually expressed in every generation, while recessive traits can "hide" and reappear later.
Is it true that the offspring of two parents obtains a single copy of every gene frome each parent?
Yes, in sexual reproduction, offspring typically inherit one copy of every gene from each parent. This ensures genetic diversity in the offspring and contributes to the variability in traits and characteristics.
Offspring resemble their parents because of?
Simply because each offspring contains 50% of the genetic material from each parent. From the moment of conception - every time the cells divide - each one contains a copy of half the DNA from each parent.
What does it mean for a pea plant to be true breeding?
A true breeding pea plant means that when it self-pollinates, it produces offspring with the same trait as the parent plant. This indicates that the plant is homozygous for that particular trait and will consistently pass it on to its offspring.
Which of the following is essential to the continuation of every species of living organisms?
Reproduction is essential for the continuation of every species of living organisms. It ensures the passing on of genetic material to the next generation, maintaining genetic diversity within the population and enabling adaptation to changing environments over time.
