Multiple Choice
In Mendelian genetics, which genotype is heterozygous for a gene with alleles A and a?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, what term describes the different forms of a gene?
A
Chromatids
B
Genomes
C
Loci
D
Alleles
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that a gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
Recognize that genes can exist in different versions or forms, which can lead to variations in the trait they control.
Recall the terminology used in genetics: 'Chromatids' refer to duplicated chromosomes, 'Genomes' refer to the complete set of genetic material, and 'Loci' are specific positions on a chromosome where genes are located.
Identify that the term for different forms of a gene is 'Alleles', which represent the variations of a gene at a particular locus.
Conclude that 'Alleles' is the correct term describing the different forms of a gene.
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