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

question 25

Multiple Choice

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

• A) ​recessive
• B) ​heterozygous
• C) ​phenotypic
• D) ​somatic
• E) ​homozygous

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Anything that can elicit a physical or behavioral response in an organism.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest noticeable difference in stimulus intensity is proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus, making it a relative measure rather than an absolute one.

Discernible

Easily recognized or distinguishable; capable of being seen or understood through observation or clear evidence.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the change in a stimulus that will be just noticeable is a constant ratio of the original stimulus.