The Entropy Change in a System (S_sys) During a Spontaneous

question 147

Multiple Choice

The entropy change in a system (S_sys) during a spontaneous process must be ________

• A)greater than zero.
• B)less than zero.
• C)equal to zero.
• D)greater than or equal to zero.
• E)greater than, less than, or equal to zero.

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Definitions:

Recessive Alleles

Recessive alleles are a type of gene that is masked by the presence of a dominant allele and only expresses its phenotype when paired with an identical allele.

Two-trait Testcross

A genetic cross involving an individual exhibiting two traits with another that is homozygous recessive for those two traits to analyze the inheritance patterns of the traits.

Dihybrid Cross

A genetic cross between individuals with two different traits, leading to a study of the inheritance patterns of these traits.

Monohybrid Cross

This refers to a genetic cross between parents that differ in a single trait, resulting in offspring that inherit alleles for that trait from each parent.