Midparent
Midparent
Midparent (pronounced: mid-par-ent) is a term used in genetics and statistics to refer to the average of the two parental values for a trait in offspring. It is often used in studies of heritability and quantitative genetics.
Pronunciation
Midparent is pronounced as mid-par-ent.
Etymology
The term "midparent" is derived from the English words "mid", meaning middle or average, and "parent", referring to the biological parents of an offspring. It was first used in the field of genetics in the early 20th century.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Heritability: The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.
- Quantitative genetics: The study of continuous traits and their underlying mechanisms, including the effects of multiple genes.
- Trait: A characteristic or attribute of an organism that can be observed or measured and is influenced by genetic and/or environmental factors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Midparent
- Wikipedia's article - Midparent
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