If the Two Alleles for a Particular Gene Are Identical

question 55

Multiple Choice

If the two alleles for a particular gene are identical the gene pair is

• A)homozygous.
• B)homologous.
• C)heterozygous.
• D)dominant.
• E)recessivE.

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