Understanding Phenotypes in Genetics
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is a phenotype?

  • The interaction of genotype and environment in an organism (correct)
  • The genetic makeup of an organism
  • An organism's visible physical trait influenced only by genotype
  • A characteristic of an organism that is determined solely by the environment

    • Which term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?

  • Trait
  • Environment
  • Phenotype
  • Genotype (correct)

    • How did Gregor Mendel contribute to understanding phenotypes?

  • He proved that the environment plays no role in phenotype
  • He observed different phenotypes in pea plants (correct)
  • He concluded that all traits are dominant
  • He discovered the concept of genotype

    • What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

    <p>Genotype determines all phenotypic traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding phenotypes important in genetics?

    <p>To distinguish between dominant and recessive traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are phenotypes in organisms primarily a result of?

    <p>Both genotype and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are proteins related to an organism's phenotype?

    <p>Proteins give us our traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the building of proteins based on mRNA instructions from DNA?

    <p>Translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eye color is controlled by multiple genes. What is the process called when one gene controls two or more unrelated traits?

    <p>Pleiotropy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can influence a person's skin color, aside from genetic inheritance?

    <p>Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser