What Are Alleles

question 48

Multiple Choice

What are alleles?

• A) genes for different traits, such as hair color or eye color
• B) alternative forms of a gene for a single trait, such as blue eyes or brown eyes
• C) the locations of genes on a chromosome
• D) recessive forms of a kind of characteristic carried by genes
• E) dominant forms of a kind of characteristic carried by genes

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that a consumer experiences from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The incongruity between the maximum amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or pleasure a consumer derives from consuming a certain amount or combination of goods and services.

Marginal Utility

The supplementary enjoyment or advantage gained by consuming one more unit of a good or service.