Question

a trait in an organism is influenced what dna​

Answer 1

Answer:

A trait in an organism is influenced by both maternal as well as paternal DNA because at the time of zygote formation both the nucleus of sperm as well as that of ovum fuse together to restore the amount of genetic material in the progeny. Thus the trait is influenced by genes inherited from both the parents.

Answer 2

Answer:

Traits refers to inherent characteristics of an organism that is transferred from one generation to another. These traits are carried with the genes which are units of heredity. Genes are composed of DNA as the genetic material. Trait in an organism is influenced by both maternal and paternal DNA.May 31, 2015