Is a person's nose a combination of both parents' noses? From what I've been noticing, it seems so but of course, I'm not certain ...
2006-12-27 04:31:29 · 2 answers · asked by adam 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
I am not a nose expert but certainly I would say that there is a chance. There could be a sign of imcomplete dominance within the alleles or a co-dominance that can be described as your case.
At least my nose looks like my mother. I am unsure about yours. :D
2006-12-27 17:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by PIPI B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the gene(s) responsible for nasal development. It could be a case of dominant/recessive and, in that case, it wouldn't be a combination, but rather one or the other. If it was polygenic inheritance, then it would be a combination of either parent's nose. Hope I've helped.
2006-12-27 04:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋