Match the Following Terms with Their Meanings

question 12

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms with their meanings.

-Unspecialized cell that gives rise to mature, specialized forms; found in bone marrow

• A)hematopoietic stem cell
• B)immunoglobulin
• C)neutrophil
• D)plasmapheresis
• E)platelet (thrombocyte)
• F)reticulocyte
• G)serum

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Definitions:

Dominant Allele

Allele that exerts its phenotypic effect in the heterozygote; it masks the expression of the recessive allele.

Gene Locus

The specific fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located, essential in genetics for identifying gene variations.

Tongue Rolling

The ability to roll the tongue into a U-shape, considered to be a genetic trait.

Mendel's Law

Principles established by Gregor Mendel explaining the inheritance patterns of traits through genetic factors passed from parents to offspring.