The Difference Between a Homozygous Trait and a Heterozygous Trait

question 253

Multiple Choice

The difference between a homozygous trait and a heterozygous trait is that a homozygous trait ___ and a heterozygous trait ___.

• A) will always be expressed in the phenotype; may not
• B) will be expressed in the phenotype if there was proper environmental exposure during the critical period; does not have a critical period
• C) is always recessive; is always dominant
• D) is usually discrete; is usually polygenic

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Definitions:

High-context

A communication style that relies heavily on implicit messages, context, and nonverbal cues for meaning, common in many Eastern cultures.

Nonverbal Information

The use of body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye contact to convey messages without spoken words.

Explicitly

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation.

Androgynous

A blend of masculine and feminine characteristics in a person's appearance, behavior, or identity.