In MATERNAL EFFECT,which of the Following Is TRUE

question 7

Multiple Choice

In MATERNAL EFFECT,which of the following is TRUE?

• A)In a reciprocal cross,the offspring's genotype and phenotype are the same as the mother's.
• B)In a reciprocal cross,the grandfather's alleles have the most influence.
• C)The mother's genotype is the offspring's phenotype.
• D)The mother's phenotype is the offspring's phenotype.
• E)In a reciprocal cross,only the father's alleles are expressed.

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Locus

(pl., loci) The place on the chromosome at which the gene for a given trait occurs (i.e., a segment of the chromosomal DNA containing information that controls some feature of the organism); also called gene locus.

Homozygous

Having a pair of identical alleles for a particular locus. Compare with heterozygous.

Heterozygous

Describes an individual having two different alleles for a specific gene.