If a Trait May Appear in a Person's Phenotype When

question 168

Short Answer

If a trait may appear in a person's phenotype when only one gene is present for it, the trait is called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Neandertals

An extinct species of archaic humans that lived throughout Europe and parts of Asia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust physical characteristics and cultural complexity.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of hominid that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for being one of the first early humans to have human-like body proportions.

Genetic Ancestry

The lineage or descent traced through genes, often used to understand evolutionary relationships and individual ancestry.

Homo Habilis

A species of early human known for its use of simple stone tools, considered one of the earliest members of the genus Homo.