Alternative Forms of a Gene (Such as Those Responsible for Eye

question 75

Multiple Choice

Alternative forms of a gene (such as those responsible for eye color) are called

• A) telomeres.
• B) receptors.
• C) alleles.
• D) sister chromatids.
• E) cyclins.

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