What Are Alleles

question 102

Multiple Choice

What are alleles?

• A)cells that have a double set of chromosomes
• B)different variants of the same genes
• C)segments of DNA containing codes for specific functions in the body
• D)the genetic composition of a living organism

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or spread of a set of values, indicating how much the values in the set deviate from the mean.

Proportion

A statistical measure that reflects the size of a part compared to the whole, expressed as a fraction, percentage, or ratio.

Nonconforming

Refers to items, processes, or conditions that do not meet predetermined standards or specifications.

Samples

A portion or subset of a larger group or population used in statistical analysis to represent the whole.