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Which term best describes a cell containing two sets of chromosomes?
Which term best describes a cell containing two sets of chromosomes?
- Aneuploid
- Diploid (correct)
- Monoploid
- Haploid
What is the term for the specific location of a gene on a chromosome?
What is the term for the specific location of a gene on a chromosome?
- Allele
- Genotype
- Phenotype
- Locus (correct)
In the context of genetics, what does the term 'penetrance' refer to?
In the context of genetics, what does the term 'penetrance' refer to?
- The ability of an allele to mask the expression of another allele
- The degree to which a gene is expressed in an individual
- The likelihood that a disease-causing allele will have an effect (correct)
- The range of phenotypic expression associated with a particular genotype
What term is used to describe the fusion of a sperm cell and an egg cell?
What term is used to describe the fusion of a sperm cell and an egg cell?
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What is the term for a genetic trait that is expressed when only one copy of the associated gene is present?
What is the term for a genetic trait that is expressed when only one copy of the associated gene is present?
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