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What is the difference between discrete and continuous traits?
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A discrete trait is one which can only take a finite number of values (usually integer), such as how many members in your family. A non-integer set might be the answer to your age, in years, calculated to the nearest month.
A continuous trait is one which, IN PRINCIPLE, can take any value. In practice, the measuring instrument and recording will often result in the continuous trait being converted to a discrete one.
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How does the range of phenotype differ between single-gene traits and polygenic traits?
Single gene traits are either one type or another,for example everyone is either (ABO System) group A,B AB or O with no intermediates - this shows discontinuous variation. In polgyenic traits, continuous variation is shown and there is a range with no discrete categories - height
What is dichotomous trait?
Dichotomous is a trait that separates completely a set of living organisms that belong to the same species. To put it simply an organism either has or it hasn't this trait. This is in contrast with continuous traits where there aren't any discrete categorizations. For example, blood type (A, B or O) are dichotomous traits whereas height, weight, life span and skin color are continuous traits.
Who determined that individual traits are determined by discrete factor' in what year?
20015
Which discovery is credited to Gregor Mendel?
discovered traits are inherited as discrete factors
What is the difference between where you got your looks from and who you got your looks from?
Looks are personal traits. You can't get personal traits from a location (where). You get them from your parents (who).
Who determined that individual traits are determined by discrete ''factors'' in what year?
20015
What are the difference between values and traits?
Values are deeply held beliefs about what is important, while traits are specific characteristics or qualities that define an individual's behavior or personality. Values guide decision-making and overall behavior, while traits influence how individuals interact with others and approach various situations. Values are more abstract and overarching, while traits are more specific and observable.
What is the difference between inherited traits and traits that are not inherited?
Traits are abilities that you can receive out of practice, or from an ancestor. Inherited traits are talents that you have naturally inherited by an ancestor.
What is the difference between instrumental aggression and relational aggression?
Instrumental aggression correlats to masculine traits, while realtional correlates to feminine traits
What is a polymorphic character?
" many bodies " traits. The three alleles for blood type is an example of this. Height/size is another example of this and many other variations in animal physiology are examples of this. Discrete traits, everybody has a heart, are in contrast to this, but even in discrete traits there are variations.
What is the difference between derived trait and ancestral trait?
Derived traits are traits that appeared in the most recent common ancestor of the group and was passed on to it's decedents. Ancestral traits are inherited directly from the ancestor
Who is the father of Biostastics?
I would like to put my vote in for George Mendel. It was he that came up with discrete ratios for physical traits.
