Why do organisms look the way they do?

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What is the difference between a histogram and a bar graph?

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A histogram displays numerical data while a bar graph displays categorical data.

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How many chromosomes do humans have?

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Humans have 46 chromosomes.

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What does the term 'phenotype' refer to?

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Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an organism, such as height.

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What is a pedigree used for?

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A pedigree is used to track traits in families.

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How many generations can be shown in a pedigree?

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A pedigree can show multiple generations, often 3 or more.

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What is the definition of genotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism.

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What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype influences phenotype, but environmental factors also play a role.

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What is the purpose of using a histogram?

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A histogram is used to represent the distribution of numerical data.

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What type of data does a bar graph represent?

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A bar graph represents categorical data.

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What is an example of a phenotype?

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An example of a phenotype is eye color.