Genes and Phenotype Quiz

Both genetics and environmental factors play a role in shaping an individual's physical traits and characteristics.

Secondary sex characteristics develop during puberty, distinguishing males from females beyond their primary reproductive organs. These include things like body hair, breast development, and voice changes.

Genes can influence a person's phenotype in simple ways, like eye color, or in complex ways, involving multiple genes interacting with each other and the environment.

Genes provide the blueprint, the instructions, for building and maintaining our bodies. They determine the potential of what our traits could be.

Weight is largely influenced by environmental factors like diet and exercise, not directly controlled by a single gene.

Genes provide the hormonal blueprint, driving the development of these traits.

Many genes can influence a person's phenotype, with some playing major roles and others contributing subtly.

Intelligence is a complex trait influenced by both genetics and environment.

While genes are foundational, they are often intricate and interact with the environment.