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What type of inheritance is characterized by the separate expression of two alleles of the same gene?
What type of inheritance is characterized by the separate expression of two alleles of the same gene?
- Autosomal recessive inheritance
- Incomplete dominance
- Codominance (correct)
- Polygenic inheritance
What is the result of codominance in an individual?
What is the result of codominance in an individual?
- A blending of traits from each allele
- No expression of either allele
- The expression of only one allele
- Different traits being expressed separately (correct)
What is an allele, in the context of codominance?
What is an allele, in the context of codominance?
- A gene that is not expressed
- A type of inheritance pattern
- A trait that is expressed
- A version of a gene (correct)
What is the key feature of codominance that distinguishes it from other types of inheritance?
What is the key feature of codominance that distinguishes it from other types of inheritance?
What is the relationship between the two alleles in codominance?
What is the relationship between the two alleles in codominance?
What is the purpose of heating DNA to 95 °C in enzymatic DNA amplification?
What is the purpose of heating DNA to 95 °C in enzymatic DNA amplification?
What is the role of the annealing step in enzymatic DNA amplification?
What is the role of the annealing step in enzymatic DNA amplification?
How many nucleotide bases are present in a DNA molecule?
How many nucleotide bases are present in a DNA molecule?
What is the primary function of the chemical forces in a DNA molecule?
What is the primary function of the chemical forces in a DNA molecule?
What is the approximate number of cycles required for enzymatic DNA amplification?
What is the approximate number of cycles required for enzymatic DNA amplification?