Gene a Occurs on Chromosome 5, Gene B Is on Chromosome

question 22

Multiple Choice

Gene A occurs on chromosome 5, gene B is on chromosome 21. Therefore, these two parts of the chromosomes CANNOT be

• A) genes.
• B) dominant.
• C) loci.
• D) alleles.
• E) recessive.

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Definitions:

Vowel

A letter of the alphabet representing a speech sound made without significant constriction of the flow of air from the lungs.

Combining Forms

Parts of words (often derived from Greek or Latin) that carry specific meanings and are used in the construction of medical and scientific terminology.

Suffix

A linguistic element added to the end of a word to form a derivative or change its grammatical function.

Consonant

A speech sound produced by partially or completely obstructing the flow of air through the vocal tract, characterized by less resonance and more restriction than vowels.