Asked by Daniel Brown on Apr 24, 2024
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____ are alternative forms of a gene that govern the same feature, such as eye color, and occupy corresponding positions on homologous chromosomes.
A) Alleles
B) Loci
C) Homozygotes
D) Coupled traits
E) Heterozygotes
Alleles
Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine distinct traits and can be passed from parents to offspring.
Homologous Chromosomes
Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that carry the same genes, one inherited from each parent, but may have different alleles.
- Acquire knowledge about the significance of alleles, genotypes, and phenotypes in genetic studies.
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MA
maham akhlaq6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Alleles are alternative forms of a gene that govern the same characteristic and are found at the same position (locus) on homologous chromosomes.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the significance of alleles, genotypes, and phenotypes in genetic studies.