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Codominance in Genetics

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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?

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?

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?

The separate expression of each allele (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the two alleles in codominance?

The alleles are separate and equally expressed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of heating DNA to 95 °C in enzymatic DNA amplification?

To denature the DNA molecule into single strands (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the annealing step in enzymatic DNA amplification?

To allow primers to bind to the DNA template (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many nucleotide bases are present in a DNA molecule?

4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the chemical forces in a DNA molecule?

To hold the double-stranded DNA molecule together (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of cycles required for enzymatic DNA amplification?

30-35 (D) Signup and view all the answers