When Both of the Alleles for a Trait Are the Same

question 74

Multiple Choice

When both of the alleles for a trait are the same, the person is said to be _____ for that trait.

• A)monozygotic
• B)dizygotic
• C)homozygous
• D)heterozygous

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Definitions:

Louisiana Purchase

A major land deal in 1803 where the United States bought approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River from France.

Free People of Color

Individuals of African descent who were not enslaved and lived freely during the period of slavery in the Americas, particularly significant in places like New Orleans.

Jay's Treaty

A 1795 treaty between the United States and Great Britain that sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries following the American Revolution.

American Alliance

An organization or agreement among the United States and other nations for mutual benefit, particularly in defense or political cooperation.