What Do You Know About a Person Who Has a Recessive

question 18

Multiple Choice

What do you know about a person who has a recessive allele for a particular trait but who does not show that trait?

• A) He or she is heterozygous for that trait.
• B) His or her alleles are codominant.
• C) Two recessive alleles are present.
• D) A gene mutation has occurred.

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Definitions:

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

An infection of the female reproductive organs often caused by sexually transmitted infections.

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can lead to reproductive health problems if untreated.

Digital Rectal Exam

A physical examination where a healthcare provider inserts a finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities of the lower rectum, anus, and pelvis.

Semen Specimen

A sample of semen collected for laboratory analysis or storage, often used in fertility testing or assisted reproductive technologies.