10 Questions
What is the term used to describe gene variants on non-sex chromosomes and their associated traits?
Autosomal dominant
Which term is used to describe the phenomenon of a gene variant masking or overriding the effect of a different variant of the same gene on the other copy of the chromosome?
Dominance
Which type of dominance involves a gene variant having a partial effect compared to when it is present on both chromosomes?
Incomplete dominance
What is the term for the state of having two different variants of the same gene on each chromosome, caused by a mutation in one of the genes?
Heterozygosity
What are the upper-case letters used to denote in demonstrating the principles of dominance in teaching?
Dominant alleles
Which type of hydrocarbon is composed entirely of single bonds and saturated with hydrogen?
Alkanes
What is the predominant raw-material source for organic commodity chemicals such as solvents and polymers?
Petroleum
Which type of hydrocarbon is known for being generally colorless, hydrophobic, and having a faint odor similar to that of gasoline or lighter fluid?
Hydrocarbons
Which of the following is an example of a low melting solid hydrocarbon?
Paraffin wax
What is the main source of the world's energy derived from combustion of hydrocarbons?
Petroleum
Test your knowledge of genetics dominance and alleles with this quiz. Explore the concepts of dominant and recessive alleles, mutations, and inheritance patterns.
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