quantitative trait
[ˌkwɒntɪtətɪv treɪt]
nounpl: quantitative traits
característica quantitativa
1. A heritable characteristic or phenotype that varies continuously across a range of values and is controlled by multiple genes and environmental factors, rather than following simple Mendelian inheritance patterns
Height is a quantitative trait influenced by many genes and environmental conditions.
A altura é uma característica quantitativa influenciada por muitos genes e condições ambientais.
2. A measurable trait that displays a spectrum of variation in a population rather than discrete categories
Skin color is a quantitative trait that shows continuous variation among humans.
A cor da pele é uma característica quantitativa que mostra variação contínua entre os humanos.
This is a specialized term primarily used in genetics, biology, and agricultural science. It is fundamental in discussions of inheritance patterns, evolutionary biology, and medical genetics. The term is used identically in both Brazilian and European Portuguese scientific communities and is essential for understanding modern genomics and quantitative genetics research.
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