Multiple Choice
In genetics, what is an allele?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In the context of Mendelian genetics, what is an allele?
A
A complete set of genetic material in a cell (the genome)
B
The observable physical or biochemical trait produced by a genotype
C
An alternative form of a gene found at a specific locus on a chromosome
D
A specific location (position) of a gene on a chromosome
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that in Mendelian genetics, a gene is a unit of heredity located at a specific position (locus) on a chromosome.
Recognize that an allele refers to the different versions or alternative forms of the same gene that can exist at a particular locus.
Note that each individual inherits two alleles for each gene, one from each parent, which can be the same or different.
Distinguish alleles from other genetic concepts: the genome (complete set of genetic material), phenotype (observable traits), and locus (gene position).
Conclude that an allele is best defined as an alternative form of a gene found at a specific locus on a chromosome.
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