BIOL 102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Genetic Linkage, Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India, Sex Linkage
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Trait: any characteristic of an individual, ranging from overall height to the primary structure of a particular membrane protein. A fundamental issue of concerning hereditary: what are the basic patterns in the transmission of traits from parent to offspring: 2 hypothesis that have predictions. Blending inheritance: traits of offspring is an intermediate b/w traits of mother and father. If a black and white sheep reproduce, their hereditary blend should produce an offspring of grey wool. Inheritance of acquired characteristics: traits of offspring is the modified, (through use) version of traits of present in the parents. If giraffes extend their neck by straining to reach leaves at high levels, they subsequently produce longer-necked offspring. Garden peas served as the first model organism in genetics. Peas served as a model organism: a species that is used for research b/c it is practical and b/c conclusions drawn from studying it can be applied to many other species.
