Flashcards: Genetics and Environmental Traits — 10 cartões

Species-specific — role?

Differentiate species from each other.

Species-specific characters — definition?

Shared traits that define a species.

Hereditary characters — transmitted?

Yes, passed from parents to offspring.

Individual characters — difference?

Vary among individuals within a species.

Phenotype — definition?

Observable traits of an individual.

Hereditary characters — role?

Inherited from parents via genetic material.

Phenotype — encompasses?

All observable traits influenced by genetics and environment.

Environmental modifications — affect?

Temporary changes in phenotype, not inherited.

DNA — carrier of?

Hereditary information.

Genotype — determines?

Potential traits; genetic makeup.