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What is a dominant gene?
A.
A gene that does not change from generation to generation.
B.
A gene that is stronger than the gene it is paired with.
C.
A gene with a mutation that affects the surrounding genes.
D.
A gene that is identical in most of the world's population.
A.
A gene that does not change from generation to generation.
B.
A gene that is stronger than the gene it is paired with.
C.
A gene with a mutation that affects the surrounding genes.
D.
A gene that is identical in most of the world's population.
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Correct answer: B.
A dominant allele (gene variant) is one that determines the phenotype when paired with a different (recessive) allele — i.e., it "masks" the effect of the other allele in a heterozygote.
A dominant allele (gene variant) is one that determines the phenotype when paired with a different (recessive) allele — i.e., it "masks" the effect of the other allele in a heterozygote.
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