1. Which of the following describes the basic unit of heredity that is passed from parents to offspring?(1 point)

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trait
trait

chromosome
chromosome

gene
gene

allele
allele
Question 2
2. What term is used to describe the different forms of a gene that can occupy a specific locus on a chromosome?(1 point)
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genotype
genotype

allele
allele

phenotype
phenotype

homozygous
homozygous
Question 3
3. If an organism has two different alleles for a particular gene, it is said to be:(1 point)
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a carrier
a carrier

heterozygous
heterozygous

homozygous dominant
homozygous dominant

homozygous recessive
homozygous recessive
Question 4
4. In Mendel's experiments with pea plants, the term "dominant" refers to:(1 point)
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The allele that is expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
The allele that is expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote.

The allele that is masked in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
The allele that is masked in the phenotype of the heterozygote.

The allele that is always present in homozygous individuals.
The allele that is always present in homozygous individuals.

The allele that is only present in females.
The allele that is only present in females.
Question 5
5. Which of the following describes a genotype where both alleles for a trait are the same?(1 point)
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homozygous recessive
homozygous recessive

heterozygous dominant
heterozygous dominant

heterozygous recessive
heterozygous recessive

phenotype
phenotype
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Answer 1

Question 6
6. The physical appearance of an organism, which is determined by its genetic makeup, is referred to as its: (1 point)
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genotype
genotype

allele
allele

phenotype
phenotype

homozygous
homozygous

Answer 2

the answers?
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Answer 3

1. gene
2. allele
3. heterozygous
4. The allele that is expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
5. homozygous recessive
6. phenotype