A Trait That Appears When the Liability Exceeds a Certain

question 50

Multiple Choice

A trait that appears when the liability exceeds a certain level is known as a(n)

• A) liability trait.
• B) quantitative trait.
• C) threshold trait.
• D) qualitative trait.
• E) phenotypic trait.

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, impacting the cell's structure and function.

Leukemia

is a type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system, leading to an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Dizygotic Twins

Fraternal twins; these siblings result from two separately fertilized eggs, so they are no more similar genetically than nontwin siblings are.

Genotypes

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, distinct from its observable characteristics or phenotypes.