Pairs of Alleles Are Found at a Particular ____ on a Pair

question 22

Multiple Choice

Pairs of alleles are found at a particular ____ on a pair of ____.

• A) gene; gametes
• B) base; homozygous genes
• C) nucleotide; genes
• D) locus; homologous chromosomes
• E) sister chromatid; homologous chromosomes

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Definitions:

Entropy Term

A thermodynamic quantity representing the degree of disorder or randomness in a system, significant in predicting the spontaneity of processes.

ΔG°

Standard Gibbs free energy change, a thermodynamic quantity indicating the spontaneity of a reaction at standard conditions; negative values suggest spontaneity.

Exothermic

A chemical reaction or process that releases heat to its surroundings.

Endothermic

Describes a process or reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, typically in the form of heat.