A Group of Genes Acting Together to Produce a Specific

question 93

Multiple Choice

A group of genes acting together to produce a specific trait or characteristic is known as a gene __________.

• A) cluster
• B) complex
• C) allele
• D) continuity

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index

A numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, indicating the fat status of an individual.

Delayed Phase Preference

Change in pubertal hormone levels that causes adolescents’ sleep patterns to shift such that they tend to remain awake late at night and groggy early in the morning.

Melatonin

A hormone that influences sleep.

Excess Cortisol

An unusually high level of cortisol in the body, often associated with stress, which can lead to various health problems.