Alternate Forms of a Gene Are Called

question 3

Multiple Choice

Alternate forms of a gene are called

• A)loci.
• B)phenotypes.
• C)alleles.
• D)genotypes.
• E)heterozygotes.

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Definitions:

Dichotomous Branching

A form of plant or fungal growth where branches repeatedly divide into two parts, leading to a 'Y'-shaped pattern.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the conduction of water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Dissolved Sugars

Dissolved sugars are sugar molecules that have been dissolved in a liquid, forming a solution commonly important in both biological processes and food science.

Chlorophyll-Containing Cells

Chlorophyll-containing cells, primarily found in plants and algae, possess chlorophyll that enables photosynthesis, the process of converting light energy into chemical energy.