Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a dominant and a recessive allele?
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12. Meiosis
Genes & Alleles
Multiple Choice
What is the term that describes an individual that has two identical copies of a gene?
A
Heterozygous
B
Homozygous
C
Recessive
D
Dominant
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of alleles: Alleles are different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome.
Recognize the term 'homozygous': An individual is homozygous for a gene if they have two identical alleles for that gene.
Differentiate between homozygous and heterozygous: Homozygous means having two identical alleles, while heterozygous means having two different alleles for a gene.
Consider the context of dominance: While homozygous refers to the alleles being identical, it does not specify whether they are dominant or recessive.
Apply the definition: In this context, the term that describes an individual with two identical copies of a gene is 'homozygous'.
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