What is the term for different forms of a gene?

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What is the term for different forms of a gene?
  1. Chromosomes
  2. Alleles
  3. Genotypes
  4. Phenotypes

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for different forms of a gene?
Correct Answer: Alleles
  • Step 1: Understand that genes are segments of DNA that determine traits.
  • Step 2: Know that a gene can have variations.
  • Step 3: These variations are called alleles.
  • Step 4: Each allele can be found at a specific location on a chromosome, known as a locus.
  • Step 5: Therefore, the term for different forms of a gene is 'alleles'.
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