If an Individual Has Two Alleles at a Given Locus

question 31

Short Answer

If an individual has two alleles at a given locus that are different,the individual is said to be ________ for the gene.

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Definitions:

Surety

A person who promises to perform the same obligation as another person (the principal) and who is jointly liable along with the principal for that obligation’s performance.

Exoneration

The act of being relieved from a responsibility, obligation, or hardship; often used in legal contexts to denote clearing from guilt or blame.

Artisans Liens

Legal claims granted to artisans or mechanics who have rendered services or provided materials, securing their right to payment.

Statute

A written law passed by a legislative body at the national or local level.