An Individual That Has Two Different Alleles for the Same

question 32

Multiple Choice

An individual that has two different alleles for the same trait is said to be

• A)homozygotic.
• B)heterozygotic.
• C)recessive.
• D)polygenic.
• E)pleiotropic.

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Definitions:

Reducing Agent

A substance that donates electrons to another chemical species in a reaction, thereby reducing that species and oxidizing itself.

Respiration Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, which is a vital sign of critical importance for assessing the general respiratory health of an individual.

Blood Concentration

The amount of a substance per unit volume of blood, reflecting the level of that substance in the circulatory system.

Reversible Reaction

A reversible reaction is a chemical reaction where the reactants form products that, in turn, react together to give the reactants back.