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quantitative trait |
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quantitative pertaining to observations of a numerical kind, e.g. 50 kg, 2 m, 24 hands. quantitative characters features of animal productivity or performance which can be measured quantitatively. quantitative data numerical data. quantitative inheritance genetic transmission of phenotypes which are quantitative and continuous. quantitative trait see quantitative trait. trait 1. any genetically determined condition; also, the condition prevailing in the heterozygous state of a recessive disorder. 2. a distinctive behavior pattern. trait A-46 see inherited parakeratosis. qualitative trait a characteristic that is expressed only in descriptive terms, e.g. fine bone, deep chest. quantitative trait a characteristic that is expressed mathematically, e.g. an annual yield of milk of 15,000 lb. sex-linked trait the gene for the trait is located on the chromosomes which determine the sex of the individual. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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