Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, an organism’s genotype is its:
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In basic genetics, what term describes one of a number of different forms of a gene at a particular locus?
A
Phenotype
B
Chromatid
C
Allele
D
Genotype
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that a gene is a segment of DNA located at a specific position (locus) on a chromosome.
Recognize that genes can exist in different versions or variants, which are called alleles.
Recall that each individual inherits two alleles for each gene, one from each parent, which can be the same or different.
Different alleles can result in variations in the trait controlled by that gene, contributing to genetic diversity.
Therefore, the term that describes one of the different forms of a gene at a particular locus is 'allele'.
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