The alternative forms of the same gene are called which of the following?
Correct answer: C. Allele
- A. Locus
- B. Gene
- C. Allele
- D. Phenotype
Explanation
Alleles are a pair of genes that occupy a specific location on a particular chromosome and control the same trait. Alleles may appear in pairs or in multiple forms of alleles, which affect a specific trait of the offspring. Hence, option C is correct.
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