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Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Polygenic Transmission

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

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Genotype

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Specific genetic makeup (present from birth + never changes)

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Phenotype

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

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Heredity

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Passage of characteristics via genes.

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Heritability

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

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Heritability coefficient

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

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