Different Versions, or Subunits, of the Same Gene Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Different versions, or subunits, of the same gene are

• A)chromosomes.
• B)gemmules.
• C)alleles.
• D)blenders.

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Definitions:

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A French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization.

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