Biology Multiple Alleles Quiz
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What are multiple alleles?

  • When two alleles control a trait
  • When genes are only inherited from one parent
  • When alleles do not affect a trait
  • When three or more alleles control a trait (correct)
  • Give an example of multiple alleles.

    Blood Types in humans

    Each individual can have more than two alleles for each trait.

    False

    Which of these statements is true regarding ABO blood groups?

    <p>There are 4 phenotypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type O is the __________ donor.

    <p>universal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type AB is the universal __________.

    <p>acceptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is codominance?

    <p>Both alleles are expressed equally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of codominance.

    <p>Blood Type AB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Multiple Alleles Overview

    • Multiple alleles refer to a situation where three or more alleles influence a single trait.
    • Individuals inherit two alleles for each trait, one from each parent.

    Blood Types as an Example

    • Human blood types serve as a prime example of multiple alleles.
    • Three alleles govern the ABO blood group system: IA, IB, and i.

    ABO Blood Groups

    • Four possible phenotypes arise from the ABO blood groups: A, B, AB, and O.
    • Six genotypes correlate with these blood types:
      • Type A: IAIA or IAi
      • Type B: IBIB or IBi
      • Type AB: IAIB
      • Type O: ii
    • Type A has two possible genotypes, type B has two, type AB has one, and type O has one.

    Universal Donor and Acceptor

    • Type O blood is recognized as the universal donor due to the lack of antigens.
    • Type AB blood is known as the universal acceptor because it has both A and B antigens present.

    Codominance Explained

    • Codominance occurs when both alleles in a heterozygous individual are fully expressed.
    • Blood type AB exemplifies codominance, where both A and B antigens are expressed equally in the phenotype.
    • In this genetic relationship, A is dominant over O, and B is also dominant over O.

    Rh Factor

    • The Rh factor determines the presence or absence of the Rhesus protein on red blood cells, affecting blood compatibility.

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    Test your knowledge on multiple alleles with this quiz. Explore the concepts of blood types and the genetics behind traits controlled by three or more alleles. Perfect for biology students wanting to deepen their understanding of genetic variations.

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