SCENARIO 18-6 -Referring to Scenario 18-6, in Terms of the S

question 28

Multiple Choice

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Definitions:

Autosome

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome, involved in determining the genetic traits of an organism except for the sex.

Allele

One of two or more versions of a gene that determine variations in a hereditary characteristic.

Gamete

A mature haploid male or female germ cell which is able to unite with another of the opposite sex in sexual reproduction to form a zygote.

Chromosomes

Protein-based, threadlike formations present in the nuclei of plant and animal cells, consisting of a single DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule.