3.4 - Genes and environment Flashcards
1
Q
What are some features of discontinuous data?
A
Qualitative differences between phenotypes
Clearly distinguishable categories
No intermediate categories
2
Q
What is an example of discontinuous data?
A
Blood group
Sex (male or female)
3
Q
What are some features of continuous data?
A
Quantitative differences (can be measured on a continuous scale eg. mm, cm)
Wide range of phenotypes
Difficult to categorise
4
Q
What is an example of continuous data?
A
Height
Seed length
Mass
5
Q
What is polygenic inheritance?
A
where a number of genes are involved in the inheritance of a characteristic, rather than just one
