Chapter 4

Question 1

Polygenic Transmission

Answer 1

One characteristic is controlled by two or more genes.. eg; red + white flower reproduce = pink flower

Question 2

Genotype

Answer 2

Specific genetic makeup (present from birth + never changes)

Question 3

Phenotype

Answer 3

Observable characteristics (Can be altered by other genes + environment.) eg; how tall you vs how tall you could be.

Question 4

Heredity

Answer 4

Passage of characteristics via genes.

Question 5

Heritability

Answer 5

How much variation in a characteristic in the population can be attributed to genetic differences

Question 6

Heritability coefficient

Answer 6

way to try and estimate heritability by percentage. (Specific to whichever group you belong to)