A Specific Prediction About What Will Hold True If We

question 19

Multiple Choice

A specific prediction about what will hold true if we observe a phenomenon is called a

• A)fact.
• B)hypothesis.
• C)theory.
• D)correlation.

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Definitions:

Dominance Effects

Genetic interactions where one allele masks or suppresses the expression of another allele at the same locus.

G × E Interactions

Genetic and Environmental interactions, which describe how genetic makeup and environmental factors influence the phenotype or traits of an organism.

Phenotypic Variation

The observable differences in appearance, physiology, and behavior among individuals of the same species, resulting from genetic and environmental factors.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles that it inherits from its parents, which determines its specific traits.