Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Dominant Alleles

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of dominant alleles?

• A) They cause traits in individuals when paired with recessive alleles.
• B) They come from the father of the developing child.
• C) They are determined during mitosis.
• D) They are determined by the parents during the germinal period.

---

Definitions:

Sensory Receptor

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting them into electrical impulses.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, allowing perception of stimuli.

Radial Nerve

A nerve that extends down the arm and is responsible for innervating the posterior portion of the upper limb.

Deltoid

A large, triangular-shaped muscle covering the shoulder joint, responsible for arm abduction.