When both the alleles of a gene pair are same, the organism is said to be:
Correct answer: C. Homozygous
- A. Heterozygous
- B. Genotype
- C. Homozygous
- D. Phenotype
Explanation
An organism is homozygous when it carries two identical alleles for a particular gene.
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Mendel's laws explain segregation, independent assortment and the prediction of genetic ratios using alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. The chapter also covers linked genes, recombination and crossing over during meiosis, then applies pedigree reasoning to X-linked recessive traits, which show different inheritance patterns in males and females.
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