Maria and Eric Are Told They Are "Carriers" of a Particular

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Multiple Choice

Maria and Eric are told they are "carriers" of a particular trait? What does that mean?

• A) They bear co-dominant genes for a trait.
• B) They bear two dominant genes for a trait.
• C) They carry two recessive genes for a trait.
• D) They carry one recessive and one dominant gene for a trait.

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Definitions:

Organ Systems

Groups of organs that work together within an organism to perform one or more functions, such as the digestive system or the respiratory system.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that help in maintaining the mineral concentration of the matrix.

Circulating Tissues

Circulating tissues refer to fluid, cell-containing components of the body that move throughout the circulatory system, such as blood and lymph, facilitating transport and immunity.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body, producing a serous fluid that reduces friction between the organs.