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What term describes an alternative form of a gene that arises through mutation and is found at the same position on a chromosome as another form of the gene?
What term describes an alternative form of a gene that arises through mutation and is found at the same position on a chromosome as another form of the gene?
- Homozygous recessive
- Phenotype
- Dominant
- Allele (correct)
Which genetic cross involves the study of the inheritance of a single trait?
Which genetic cross involves the study of the inheritance of a single trait?
- Monohybrid cross (correct)
- F2 generation
- Punnett square
- Dihybrid cross
Which term describes an individual who has two different alleles for a specific gene?
Which term describes an individual who has two different alleles for a specific gene?
- Homozygous recessive
- Heterozygous dominant (correct)
- Genotype
- Homozygous dominant
What is the term for the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences?
What is the term for the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences?
In the context of blood transfusions, which blood type is considered the universal recipient?
In the context of blood transfusions, which blood type is considered the universal recipient?
In a monohybrid cross, if a heterozygous dominant individual is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual, what is the probability their offspring will have the recessive trait?
In a monohybrid cross, if a heterozygous dominant individual is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual, what is the probability their offspring will have the recessive trait?
What is the term for an individual's genetic makeup regarding a specific trait?
What is the term for an individual's genetic makeup regarding a specific trait?
In genetics, which term describes the ability of one gene to mask the expression of another gene at a different locus?
In genetics, which term describes the ability of one gene to mask the expression of another gene at a different locus?
What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals with certain inherited traits tend to survive and reproduce more than others due to those traits?
What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals with certain inherited traits tend to survive and reproduce more than others due to those traits?
Which genetic tool is commonly used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring in a specific cross?
Which genetic tool is commonly used to predict the possible genotypes of offspring in a specific cross?
