6 Questions
Which of the following statements is true regarding alleles?
We can have two different alleles for the same gene
What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
Chromosomes are made up of genes
How many alleles do we inherit for each gene?
Two
What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
Genotype refers to the combination of alleles that control each characteristic, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an organism
What is a recessive allele?
An allele that needs to be inherited from both parents in order for the characteristic to show up in the phenotype
What is a dominant allele?
An allele that only needs to be inherited from one parent in order for the characteristic to show up in the phenotype
Test your knowledge on genes and alleles with this quiz! Learn about the basics of genetics and how alleles contribute to the expression of certain traits, such as eye color. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this fascinating topic!
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