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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?
A
A
B
C
C
B
D
D
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Identify the alleles present in the genotype: ABD.
Understand the concept of dominance hierarchy: A > B > C > D, meaning A is dominant over B, C, and D; B is dominant over C and D; C is dominant over D.
Determine which allele is the most dominant in the given genotype ABD by comparing the dominance order.
Since A is the most dominant allele in the hierarchy and is present in the genotype, it will be expressed.
Conclude that the allele A will be expressed in the organism with the genotype ABD.