Multiple Choice
In the fundamentals of genetics, a variety of a gene is called a(n):
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, what are the different forms of a gene called?
A
Chromatids
B
Loci
C
Genotypes
D
Alleles
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Understand that a gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
Recognize that genes can exist in different versions or variants, which are responsible for variations in the trait.
These different versions of a gene are called alleles.
Chromatids refer to duplicated strands of a chromosome, loci are specific positions on a chromosome, and genotypes refer to the combination of alleles an organism has.
Therefore, the term that specifically describes different forms of a gene is 'alleles'.
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