Multiple Choice
What is the term for the sequence of a gene that determines a specific trait, such as brown eyes?
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Genes & Alleles
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What are two different forms of a single gene called?
A
Alleles
B
Proteins
C
Nucleotides
D
Chromosomes
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Understand that genes are segments of DNA that code for proteins or functional RNA.
Recognize that genes can exist in different versions, which are responsible for variations in traits.
Learn that these different versions of a gene are called alleles.
Alleles can be dominant or recessive, influencing the expression of a trait in an organism.
In summary, the two different forms of a single gene are called alleles.
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