Which of the Following Best Defines the Term Allele

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the term allele?

• A) a sex cell
• B) the location of a gene on a chromosome
• C) the state of the DNA before replication
• D) a version of a gene

---

Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Small organelles within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during synaptic transmission.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals located and released in the brain to allow an impulse from one nerve cell to pass to another nerve cell.

Electron Microscope

A type of microscope that uses a beam of electrons to create an image of a specimen, offering higher resolution than traditional light microscopes.

Synaptic Structure

Refers to the physical and functional arrangement of synapses, which are the points of communication between neurons, allowing for the transmission of signals.