The alleles are:
Correct answer: C. Multiple forms of genes
- A. A pair of genes governing a specific character
- B. Genes governing eye characters
- C. Multiple forms of genes
- D. Genes present on allosomes
Explanation
Multiple alleles .' Alleles are different versions of the same gene found at a particular locus on a chromosome. For example, in pea plants, the gene for flower color has two alleles: one for purple and one for white. The other options are incorrect because they either misrepresent what alleles are or incorrectly limit their scope to specific traits or chromosome types.
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Mendel's laws explain segregation, independent assortment and the prediction of genetic ratios using alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. The chapter also covers linked genes, recombination and crossing over during meiosis, then applies pedigree reasoning to X-linked recessive traits, which show different inheritance patterns in males and females.
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