If Several Traits Are Affected by the Same Allele,the Allele

question 20

Multiple Choice

If several traits are affected by the same allele,the allele is said to be:

• A)recessive
• B)dominant
• C)epistatic
• D)pleiotropic

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body recognizes a threat and prepares to face it or flee.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses during stressful situations.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce various hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress responses.