Multiple Choice
In fundamentals of genetics, an organism’s allele combination is called the:
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, the gene form of a trait is called a(n):
A
allele
B
chromosome
C
locus
D
phenotype
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the question is asking for the term that describes the form of a gene responsible for a trait.
Recall that a gene can have different versions or variations, which are called alleles.
Recognize that a chromosome is a structure that contains many genes, not the form of a gene itself.
Know that a locus refers to the specific location of a gene on a chromosome, not the gene form.
Remember that phenotype describes the observable traits or characteristics, not the gene form.
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