A Heterozygote for a Trait Exhibiting Incomplete Dominance Will

question 44

Multiple Choice

A heterozygote for a trait exhibiting incomplete dominance will

• A) express the dominant trait.
• B) express the recessive trait.
• C) exhibit an intermediate phenotype.
• D) express both alleles.
• E) exhibit an intermediate genotype.

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Definitions:

Interstitial Fluid

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Lymphatic System

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Atherosclerosis

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LDLs

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