A Gene for a Specific Trait May Have More Than

question 16

Multiple Choice

A gene for a specific trait may have more than one form, allowing the trait to vary. These sequence variants of a gene are called a(n)

• A) alleles.
• B) MLST.
• C) horizontal gene transfers.
• D) ribotypes.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which plays a vital role in the body's response to stress.

Sleep-Wake Cycles

The natural, cyclic pattern of sleep and wakefulness in humans and other animals, governed by internal biological clocks and influenced by environmental factors.

Shift Work

Employment scheduling practice where workers' work hours rotate on a regular or irregular basis.

Circadian Rhythms

Circadian Rhythms are the natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and other bodily functions, typically following a 24-hour cycle.