Posts Tagged ‘human characteristics’

Genotypes and Phenotypes

Friday, December 5, 2008 18:43 2 Comments

These terms might sound scary, but there is a simple explanation for each.  A phenotype is merely how a gene is expressed.  For instance, a dimpled chin is an example of a trait that is governed by genetics.  Your phenotype is determined by whether or not you have a dimple in your chin.  Some people [...]

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Welcome to In The Gno

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 11:51 No Comments

Welcome, and thank you for reading this blog – In The Gno – where “gno” is Latin root for knowledge.  Are you a college student researching data or facts for an essay?  Maybe you are an expecting parent – in which case congratulations would be in order – and searching for information regarding heredity or [...]

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