Genetics

Question 1:Explain the differences between the dominant allele and the recessive allele. Answer:Dominant allele would show the characteristics that it controls and hides the effects of the recessive allele. The recessive allele would only show the characteristics it controls when the dominant allele is absent. Question 2:What are sex chromosomes? Answer:Sex chromosomes are chromosomes that … Read more

Question 1:What is meant by(a) gene (b) chromosomes (c) DNA Answer:(a) A gene is a basic hereditary unit that determines an individual’s characteristics. (b)Chromosomes are fine thread-like, long and spiral structures located in the nucleus. (c) Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA is a two twisted antiparallel polynucleotide chain forming a structure known as double helix. Question … Read more