A Variation That Makes a Gene Different in Some Way

question 78

Multiple Choice

A variation that makes a gene different in some way from other genes for the same characteristics is a(n) _____.

• A) chromosome
• B) zygote
• C) genotype
• D) allele

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Definitions:

Neo-

A prefix meaning new or modified, often used in medical terms to indicate something newly formed, such as neo-Darwinism or neoplasm.

Carcin/o

A medical prefix denoting relation to cancer.

Chori/o

A prefix in medical terminology related to membranes or the chorion, particularly in the context of pregnancy and the eye.

-Plasia

A term used to describe the formation, growth, and development of tissues and cells.