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Which term is used to describe the phenomenon of one variant of a gene overriding the effect of a different variant on the other copy of the chromosome?
Which term is used to describe the phenomenon of one variant of a gene overriding the effect of a different variant on the other copy of the chromosome?
- Autosomal dominant
- Dominance (correct)
- Incomplete dominance
- Recessive
Which term is used to describe gene variants on non-sex chromosomes and their associated traits?
Which term is used to describe gene variants on non-sex chromosomes and their associated traits?
- Y-linked
- Autosomal dominant (correct)
- X-linked recessive
- X-linked dominant
What is the term used to describe the second variant of a gene that is masked by the dominant variant?
What is the term used to describe the second variant of a gene that is masked by the dominant variant?
- Autosomal dominant
- Incomplete dominance
- Recessive (correct)
- Dominance
What is the term used to describe gene variants on sex chromosomes?
What is the term used to describe gene variants on sex chromosomes?
Can Y-linked traits be dominant or recessive?
Can Y-linked traits be dominant or recessive?