Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2005 2005Moderate

The alternative form of given gene are called:

Correct answer: D. Alleles

  • A. Dominant
  • B. Recessive
  • C. Phenotype
  • D. Alleles

Explanation

Fact. "Allele" is the word that we use to describe the alternative form or versions of a gene. Whereas Dominant refers to the relationship between two versions of a gene. Individuals receive two versions of each gene, known as alleles, from each parent. If the alleles of a gene are different, one allele will be expressed; it is the dominant gene. The effect of the other allele, called recessive, is masked. And The observable characteristics in an individual resulting from the expression of genes are called phenotype.

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