When Two Alleles of the Same Gene Are Identical, the Individual

question 7

Multiple Choice

When two alleles of the same gene are identical, the individual carrying those alleles is said to be ____.​

• A) ​dominant
• B) ​heterozygous
• C) ​recessive
• D) ​genotypical
• E) ​homozygous

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Definitions:

Egoistic Helping

Acts of providing assistance to others motivated by a desire to benefit oneself, such as feeling good or avoiding guilt.

Altruistic Helping

Voluntarily assisting others without expecting anything in return, driven by the desire to benefit someone else.

Zero-Sum Helping

A concept where one party's gain in a helping situation is perceived to directly correspond to another party's loss, suggesting a competitive or balanced exchange rather than mutual benefit.

Non-Zero-Sum Helping

A situation in social interactions where an act of help or cooperation benefits both the helper and the recipient, contrasting with scenarios where one's gain is another's loss.