Examlex

Solved

Some Traits Are Polygenic but Do Not Show Typical Continuous

question 30

Essay

Some traits are polygenic but do not show typical continuous distributions. For example, type II diabetes is determined by a number of genes, but one is either
diagnosed as diabetic or not diabetic based on blood sugar levels. How might one explain such a phenomenon?


Definitions:

Invasive

Describes species that spread into habitats where they are not native, often causing harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and our daily lives.

Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants are medical devices that bypass damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve, allowing individuals with profound hearing loss to perceive sound.

Deafness

Having a diminished ability to hear or complete hearing loss.

Related Questions