« previous next »

Author Question: The fact that Orson is extremely obese appears to be completely due to one pair of genes that he ... (Read 62 times)

jc611

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 552
on: Jun 22, 2018
The fact that Orson is extremely obese appears to be completely due to one pair of genes that he received (one from mom and one from dad). In this case, Orson's obesity is best explained by
 
  a. single gene-pair inheritance.
  b. polygenetic effects.
  c. dominant genes.
  d. sex-linked traits.

Question 2

Fraga and colleagues (2005) study on aging and RNA in identical twins found that the pattern of genetic expression
 
  a. was nearly identical in both very young and older twins.
  b. was quite different in both very young and older twins.
  c. was nearly identical in very young twins but differed in older twins.
  d. differed in very young twins but was nearly identical in older twins.


peilian

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Notice how clean the engine appears. This is a testament of proper maintenance and regular ... Notice how clean the engine appears. This is a testament of proper maintenance and regular ...
How to factor completely How to factor completely
Genes and Chromosomes Genes and Chromosomes
Cooperative Care: A pair of Caspian terns cooperate in caring for their chick. Cooperative Care: A pair of Caspian terns cooperate in caring for their chick.
Alternative sigma factors for heat shock genes Alternative sigma factors for heat shock genes
Video: Phases of an Action Potential - Resting Potential, Threshold, Rising, Falling, & Recovery Phases

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library