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Question
What is an allele?(1 point)
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a trait that can be masked
a trait that can be masked

a variant form of a gene
a variant form of a gene

a non-inherited trait
a non-inherited trait

a trait that appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it

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a trait that appears in an offspring if one of the parents contributes it
A student claims that dominant traits are always the most common traits. Is this true? Why or why not?(1 point)
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Yes, dominant traits became more common over time as they are passed down from generation to generation; recessive alleles continue to become less common over time.
Yes, dominant traits became more common over time as they are passed down from generation to generation; recessive alleles continue to become less common over time.

Yes, dominant traits are called dominant because they are the most common.
Yes, dominant traits are called dominant because they are the most common.

No, dominant traits in general tend to be less common in the population and continue to persist only because they are dominant over more common recessive alleles.
No, dominant traits in general tend to be less common in the population and continue to persist only because they are dominant over more common recessive alleles.

No, dominant traits only show up if they are inherited; how common they are is not influenced by this.
No, dominant traits in general tend to be less common in the population and continue to persist only because they are dominant over more common recessive alleles.
Which statement below correctly describes a component of sexual reproduction?(1 point)
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Each parent has two alleles and they pass both down to their offspring.
Each parent has two alleles and they pass both down to their offspring.

Only dominant alleles are passed to offspring.
Only dominant alleles are passed to offspring.

One parent passes down the majority of genes an offspring will receive.
One parent passes down the majority of genes an offspring will receive.

Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.
Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.