Multiple Choice
In a hypothetical organism, four alleles (A, B, C, and D) exist for a single gene. If the order of dominance is A > B > C > D, which allele will be expressed in an organism with the genotype ABD?
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12. Meiosis
Genes & Alleles
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A segment of DNA that codes for a protein is called a ______?
A
allele
B
chromosome
C
gene
D
nucleotide
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that DNA is composed of sequences of nucleotides, which are the basic building blocks of DNA.
Recognize that a gene is a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA that contains the necessary information to produce a functional product, typically a protein.
Differentiate between the terms: an allele is a variant form of a gene, a chromosome is a structure that contains many genes, and a nucleotide is a single unit of DNA.
Identify that the term 'gene' is used to describe a segment of DNA that codes for a protein.
Conclude that the correct term for a segment of DNA that codes for a protein is 'gene'.
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