A Gene That Affects, Prevents, or Masks the Expression of a Gene

question 4

Multiple Choice

A gene that affects, prevents, or masks the expression of a gene at another locus is a(n) ____ gene.

• A) recessive
• B) dominant
• C) epistatic
• D) codominant
• E) pleiotropic

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The increase or decrease in the total cost of a production run for making one additional unit of an item.

Average Total Cost

The per-unit cost of production, obtained by dividing total costs by the total quantity of goods or services produced.

Marginal Cost

The expenditure for assembling another unit of a product or service.

Short-Run Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable for a short period.