Alleles of the Sbe1 Gene, Which Controls Pea Shape, Can

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Alleles of the Sbe1 gene, which controls pea shape, can be detected by DNA analysis. In heterozygous plants, two distinct bands of DNA are visible. What is the relationship between the alleles of the heterozygote at the molecular level?

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