"Genes and alleles are the same thing."   Please explain in detail why this is false and a misconception.

Q: 33. (recall) Which of the following STATEMENTS about genes is incorrect? A) Genetic differences can…

A: DNA is the genetic material present in the cells of living beings.

Q: estions below all refer to the following pedigree. The locus for allele D/d determines how cilia on…

A: It is evident that the trait is not sex-linked because:-   In the case of Y-linked disorders, only…

Q: This case explores how skin color is inherited in humans, presented in the story of Catherine and…

A: Introduction  Polygenic inheritance is the inheritance of a trait that is controlled by multiple…

Q: In a class of 20 biology students, 12 have the recessive disorder, chronic whining syndrome. Use the…

A: Hardy-Weinberg equation is generally used to predict if a given population is evolving or not. It…

Q: The questions below all refer to the following pedigree. The locus for allele D/d determines how…

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Q: When an individual has genome mutations, their chromosome structure changes. True or False.

A: Mutations are sudden heritable change in the genetic make up of an individual which alters the amino…

Q: Why do identical twins become increasingly different over time? In your response, use the w s:…

A: Q1) Theidentical twin though have developed by the cleavage of same fertilized egg. Also called as…

Q: Non-additive genetic factors make children less resemble their parents. true or false (reason in…

A: Heredity is the transfer of characters from one generation to another and it can be defined as the…

Q: a particular gene has three alleles instead of two, how might the equation for Hardy-Weinberg…

A: The Hardy-Weinberg formulas allow scientists to determine whether evolution has occurred. For two…

Q: Now having this chart can you answer these questions? Codominance pattern of inheritance: Two…

A: The ABO blood group system consists of 4 types of blood group – A, B, AB, and O.

Q: Sex-linked traits are those found on the sex chromosomes. Typically, recessive sex-linked traits are…

A: Sex link traits are those traits which are found on the X and Y chromosome and they are scene in…

Q: In humans the absence of a cleft chin is dominant to the pres individuals, both of whom are…

A: In genetics, traits are often determined by the interplay of dominant and recessive alleles. One…

Q: True or False: It can be considered that mutations are cause for both disease and evolutionary…

A: A mutation is a change in the structure of a gene, the unit of heredity.

Q: c) Mendelian ratios d) Genetic screen

A: The forward genetic analysis involves the identification of genes responsible for a particular…

Q: Even a single change in a nucleotide within a DNA sequence can result in a different amino acid,…

A: Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence. Depending on the location of the mutation, it can be…

Q: This is a conjectural question— there is no single “right” answer— that is good for discussion over…

A: The human genome project can be used to sequence the DNA of every human gene.

Q: To understand this research, you must be familiar with some basic genetic terminology. Drag the…

A: Genetics is the scientific investigation of genes. Our genes contain information that is transmitted…

Q: Height is a polygenic trait. These students in a genetics class lined up, with shorter individuals…

A: The polygenic trait is an exception to Mendel's rule. In this condition, a trait is controlled by…

Q: Write true if the statement is correct. Right false if the statement is not correct. If the…

A: The new Science of genetics was first propounded by Gregor Johan Mendel in the year 1866. He is Said…

Q: ity to straighten the little finger Hypercholesterolemia (the most common human Mendelian disorder)…

A: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that results in the buildup of thick mucus. It also leads to…

Q: Alternate form of the same genes are called

A: The body cells contain pairs of homologous chromosomes. The two chromosomes of each pair have the…

Q: You are a dog breeder and have a client who wants a particular breed of dog with a "poofy tail".…

A: ANSWER;- The correct option is c) No, because the trait is homozygous dominant lethal, you will…

Q: Epistasis Hypostatic gene Epistatic gene Dominant epistatic ratio Recessive epistatic ratio Lethal…

A: Genetics is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It is…

Q: 1. Of all the latest innovations mentioned, why direct-to-consumer genetic testing is the most…

A: "Genetics" is the study of the functioning and main codes of variation and heredity. Inheritance is…

Q: c. What is the overall probability that the unborn child will be unaffected by the trait and be a…

A: Pedigree Pedigree or genealogy is a study of ancestry. A pedigree is a chart or table that hold the…

Q: A gene is a unit of heredity that . All of these answers are true consists of a small strand of…

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Q: A 16-year-old girl appealed to the genetic consultation. She complains about menstruation absence.…

A: Introduction There are various genetic disorders that develop due to anomalies in sex chromosomes.…

Q: If the i allele (also called Ii) was a homozygous lethal allele during early development, what blood…

A: Allele Each gene may exist in alternative forms known as alleles, which code for different versions…

Q: the purple grobshack, horh color is determined by three alleles on the single gene hrn2: COIC

A: Cross between multiple alleles and penetration ---- The relation ship  Practically genes represent…

Q: Non-additive genetic factors make children less resemble their parents   true and false (with…

A: The degree to which genetic differences account for differences in people's characteristics is…

Q: Let's say an autosomal gene undergoes mutation in a population of 28 barn cats to become a new…

A: Allele fixation is a phenomenon in which the gene pool changes from carrying at least two allelic…

Q: Fill in the Gaps Dominant and Recessive Genes Keriete the transmission of dominant and recessive…

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Q: In humans, gene A is paternally imprinted. The paternal copy of the gene is methylated and not…

A: Given  Family 1 Father's gene is not expressed in both dominant as well as in recessive condition.…

Q: Normal healthy humans have (check ALL that apply):   Group of answer choices   about 24,500…

A: The correct term is "gene locus" or "gene location." A gene locus refers to the specific position or…

Q: 11. Farmer Jorge is not very happy. His cows keep attacking him with their horns. He heard from his…

A: Let the genotype of horned cows/bull be represented by H. Since the cow is homozygous recessive and…

Q: I need help with outlining and explain the examples of complex inheritance.....starting with…

A: Genetics is the branch of Biology dealing with the study of genes including their structure,…

Q: My professor instructed me to make a power point presentation on this topic" Prenatal Molecular…

A: Prenatal molecular testing is a collection of advanced genetic tests and techniques used during…

Q: Why is it difficult to study whether a trait is due to epigenetic changes or due to something else?…

A: The objective of the question is to understand the challenges in studying the role of epigenetic…

Q: Which of the following individuals would you expect to share 25% of their DNA with you? Select all…

A: Answer :-  Your aunt or uncle  Your grandparents Your Siblings  These are the one which are the…

Q: 9. In human beings, the gene for red-green colorblindness (r) is sex-linked and recessive to its…

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Q: Dr. Pradeep Patra, Dr. Virander Chauhan, and their colleagues assessed children in 2,087 villages in…

A: The alleles are the alternative forms of a gene that are located on the same locus of a homologous…

Q: Autosomal Dominant is a mutation in one copy of the gene. It is inherited from an affected parent or…

A: One of the ways a genetic trait or a genetic condition can be inherited. In autosomal dominant…

Q: Give an EXAMPLE of each genetic term to tell the difference of th terminologies. a. Gene and allele…

A: Genetics is a field of biology that studies genes, genetic diversity, and inheritance in living…

Q: A representation of the distance between genes or genetic markers is called a?

A: Genome mapping is a technique which determines the location of various elements within a genome with…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.