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Amiee Blankenship
on Oct 27, 2024
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If an animal population is diploid, then each individual possesses:
A) one allele for each locus.
B) two alleles for each locus.
C) three or more alleles for each locus.
D) a partial set of alleles found in each cell.
E) a complete set of alleles found in each chromosome.
Diploid
A cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, typical of most adult organisms.
Alleles
Different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome, contributing to the genetic diversity of organisms.
- Define key terms such as gene pool, genetic variation, and genotype.
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Learning Objectives
- Define key terms such as gene pool, genetic variation, and genotype.