Genetics Dominance and Alleles Quiz
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What is the term used to describe gene variants on non-sex chromosomes and their associated traits?

  • Autosomal dominant (correct)
  • X-linked dominant
  • Y-linked
  • X-linked recessive
  • 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 (correct)
  • Inheritance
  • Mutation
  • Recombination
  • Which type of dominance involves a gene variant having a partial effect compared to when it is present on both chromosomes?

  • X-linked recessive
  • Autosomal recessive
  • Co-dominance
  • Incomplete dominance (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Heterozygosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the upper-case letters used to denote in demonstrating the principles of dominance in teaching?

    <p>Dominant alleles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hydrocarbon is composed entirely of single bonds and saturated with hydrogen?

    <p>Alkanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant raw-material source for organic commodity chemicals such as solvents and polymers?

    <p>Petroleum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hydrocarbon is known for being generally colorless, hydrophobic, and having a faint odor similar to that of gasoline or lighter fluid?

    <p>Hydrocarbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a low melting solid hydrocarbon?

    <p>Paraffin wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of the world's energy derived from combustion of hydrocarbons?

    <p>Petroleum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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