It Would Become Nearly Impossible to Predict the Phenotype of an Individual

question 75

Multiple Choice

It would become nearly impossible to predict the phenotype of an individual with a known genotype if the

• A) environment affects the phenotype.
• B) genotype of the parents is unknown.
• C) genotype of offspring is unknown.
• D) You should always be able to predict the phenotype if you know the genotype.

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Definitions:

S-Wave Amplitude

The measure of the height of the secondary or shear waves, which are one type of seismic wave produced by earthquakes.

Strike-Slip Faults

Faults where two blocks of crust slide past each other horizontally, with little vertical motion.

Plate Boundary

The margin or border between two tectonic plates, which can be characterized by seismic activity, volcanism, and distinct geological formations.

Subduction Zone

A tectonic plate boundary where one plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, typically creating earthquakes and volcanic activity.