Most Genes Have Many More Than Two Alleles

question 34

Multiple Choice

Most genes have many more than two alleles. However, which of the following is also true?

• A) At least one allele for a gene always produces a dominant phenotype.
• B) Most of the alleles will never be found in a live-born organism.
• C) All of the alleles but one will produce harmful effects if homozygous.
• D) There may still be only two phenotypes for the trait.
• E) More than two alleles in a genotype is considered lethal.

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