Suppose That a Plant Has Two Genes That Are Linked

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a plant has two genes that are linked, with Ab on one homolog of a homologous pair of chromosomes and aB on the other homolog.What gametes could the plant produce if crossing-over occurred between these genes during meiosis?

• A)Ab and aB only
• B)AB and ab only
• C)Aa and Bb only
• D)Ab, aB, AB, and ab only
• E)Ab, aB, AB, ab, Aa, and Bb only

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Definitions:

Mediated Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane via specific carrier proteins, including both facilitated diffusion and active transport.

Protein Carrier

Molecules or substances that facilitate the transport of specific proteins across biological membranes or within the bloodstream.

Vesicles

Small, membrane-bound sacs within cells, used to transport and store substances within a cell or to export them outside the cell.

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions necessary for the cell's life processes, such as mitochondria and ribosomes.