1. State the definition of a gene*1 pointThe whole genetic information of an organismThe factor that affects the phenotype in the homozygous stateA heritable factor that controls a specific characteristicThe factor that affects the phenotype in the heterozygous state
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- State the definition of a gene*1 pointThe whole genetic information of an organismThe factor that affects the phenotype in the homozygous stateA heritable factor that controls a specific characteristicThe factor that affects the phenotype in the heterozygous state
Solution
A gene is a heritable factor that controls a specific characteristic.
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What term refers to an organism's genetic makeup for a particular trait?*1 pointHomozygousAlleleGenotypePhenotype
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