Carriers of Certain Genetic Characteristics Can Pass That Gene on

question 160

Multiple Choice

Carriers of certain genetic characteristics can pass that gene on

• A) even if the other parent has a dominant gene for the same characteristic.
• B) characteristics in the environment activate it.
• C) they are male.
• D) they also have a dominant gene for the same characteristic.

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Definitions:

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Scapegoat Theory

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