Consider a Gene with Four Alleles A₁, A₂, A₃, and A₄

question 151

Multiple Choice

Consider a gene with four alleles A₁, A₂, A₃, and A₄. How many distinct homozygous genotypes are possible?

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5
• E)6

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