If a Person Has Two Different Alleles for a Particular

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a person has two different alleles for a particular trait, then the person is ________ for that trait.

• A)recessive
• B)homozygous
• C)codominant
• D)dominant
• E)heterozygous

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Definitions:

Sesamoid Bone

A small, round bone embedded within a tendon, typically found in locations where the tendon passes over a joint, such as the kneecap.

Irregular Bone

Bones that don't fit into the standard bone categories (long, short, flat), often having a complex shape, such as vertebrae.

Long Bone

A type of bone that is longer than it is wide, typically found in the limbs and serving as levers for movement.

Short Bone

A type of bone that is as wide as it is long, providing support and stability with little movement, found in the wrist and ankle.