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What is the term used to describe gene variants on non-sex chromosomes and their associated traits?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What are the upper-case letters used to denote in demonstrating the principles of dominance in teaching?
What are the upper-case letters used to denote in demonstrating the principles of dominance in teaching?
Which type of hydrocarbon is composed entirely of single bonds and saturated with hydrogen?
Which type of hydrocarbon is composed entirely of single bonds and saturated with hydrogen?
What is the predominant raw-material source for organic commodity chemicals such as solvents and polymers?
What is the predominant raw-material source for organic commodity chemicals such as solvents and polymers?
Which type of hydrocarbon is known for being generally colorless, hydrophobic, and having a faint odor similar to that of gasoline or lighter fluid?
Which type of hydrocarbon is known for being generally colorless, hydrophobic, and having a faint odor similar to that of gasoline or lighter fluid?
Which of the following is an example of a low melting solid hydrocarbon?
Which of the following is an example of a low melting solid hydrocarbon?
What is the main source of the world's energy derived from combustion of hydrocarbons?
What is the main source of the world's energy derived from combustion of hydrocarbons?
