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

question 138

Multiple Choice

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

• A)6
• B)7
• C)8
• D)9
• E)10

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