Epistasis and Multiple Alleles Differ in That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Epistasis and multiple alleles differ in that

• A) epistasis is an interaction between two different chromosomes, and multiple alleles affect a single gene.
• B) epistasis is an interaction between two genes, and multiple alleles are variants of the same gene.
• C) epistasis affects males and multiple alleles occur in females.
• D) epistasis only occurs in genes that have multiple alleles.
• E) in epistasis one gene masks another, but one allele cannot mask the effect of another.

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Definitions:

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry where production costs decrease as the industry grows, often due to economies of scale.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to make adjustments such that supply equals demand, and no economic profits are earned.

Increased Demand

A situation where the desire or need for a product or service grows, often leading to higher sales or consumption.

Pure Competition

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