How Many Alleles Exist for a Given Gene

question 117

Multiple Choice

How many alleles exist for a given gene?

• A) always one allele per gene
• B) only two
• C) each gene can have a different number of alleles
• D) two from each parent

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Definitions:

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used primarily to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

PO

An abbreviation used in medical prescriptions, standing for "per os," which means "by mouth" in Latin, indicating oral administration.

AM

A term indicating the time period from midnight to noon or used as a prefix in frequency modulation (Amplitude Modulation).

Prochlorperazine

An antiemetic and antipsychotic medication used to control severe nausea and vomiting and to treat schizophrenia.