Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Polygenetic

👉 Polygenetically is a term used in ethology to describe an animal that has two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from the mother and the other set inherited from the father. This means that the male and female offspring have different sets of chromosomes, which can lead to genetic disorders or traits like dwarfism. The term is often used when discussing the development and behavior of animals in their wild environments.

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👉 Polygenic refers to a genetic trait that is influenced by multiple genes. This means that it can be determined by combining the traits of several different genes, rather than just one gene alone. For example, if two individuals have the same genotype for a particular gene, but one has a mutation that causes them to show symptoms of their disorder, then they are said to have polygenic inheritance.

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