in individuals
are all characteristics determined purely by genes?true or false
false, Some characteristics are determined entirely by genes, but some are also due to the environment.
Name the type of variation in human blood groups
-genetic
both plants and animals appearance can be affected by just the genetic factors?true or false
false, the appearance of a plant or an animal can also be altered due to the environment they live in.
how are identical twins formed?
identical twins are formed from one fertilised egg when the embryo splits.
does your blood group remain the same throughout your life?
-Everyone inherits an ABO blood group from their parents and this blood group remains the same throughout your life.
Members of the same species share many characteristics and have similar features but look different why??
Animals in the same species share genetics thats why they are able to breed successfully. But they also have genetic differences making them look different.
Why children in a family look different?
you can receive a different selection of genes and than your siblings which means you look different from your family. difference in characterics
name 4 blood groups
A,B,AB,O
Which features of a flower can be genetic?
accepted answers
-shape of flower
-patterns of flowers
-colour of flower
-shape of petals
-size of petals
why do identical twins often look the same at a younger age?
sometimes an embryo splits in two as it grows and forms two babies who are genetically exactly the same. these identical twins. all of characteristics completely determined by their genes, blood groups, will be the same as the genetics are the same the characteristics are the same
When you get hurt, your blood will look like anyone elses but how is it different?
Your blood can be from a completely different ABO group to any of your friends. Its difficult to distinguish your blood type just from seeing it with your naked eye.
how can we tell the difference between different species?
within species some differences are easy to identify. You can see differences in the appearence example-longer legs,longer tongues. different beaks.
why do identical twins look different when they grow older?
even though they have the same genes, their characteristics are largely effected by the environment
, example: diet, health and exercise
they look different when they grow as their environment affect them more
Why is it important to receive the right type of blood during blood transfusion?
Without the immune system the body can develop infections, You can get very ill.
which features of a flower can change due to the enviroment?
-Less color payoff, due to lack of minerals and water in the soil.
-damage by heat or snow/cold conditions
-growth can be affected due to light/water/photosynthesis not taking place properly