If an Individual Carries a Pair of Alleles That Are

question 59

Multiple Choice

If an individual carries a pair of alleles that are the same, he or she is ________ for the trait.

• A) homologous
• B) homozygous
• C) heterozygous
• D) autosomal
• E) polygenic

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