Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning a Homozygote

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning a homozygote?

• A) Both alleles for a trait are the same in this individual.
• B) There is only one copy of a gene for a particular trait.
• C) Males are more likely to be homozygous than females.
• D) Two different alleles for a trait are present in a homozygote.
• E) Homozygotes and heterozygotes will always show the same phenotype.

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