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1
Alleles are
A)identical genes.
B)altered from one generation to the next.
C)found only in reproductive cells
D)alternative forms of a particular gene.
2
A recessive allele
A)is only expressed in a homozygous form.
B)is only expressed in a heterozygous form.
C)cannot be inherited.
D)can only combine with another recessive allele.
3
If two alleles at a locus are identical, the individual organism is
A)homozygous.
B)heterozygous.
C)an identical twin.
D)dominant.
4
The alleles in an individual organism
A)change over time.
B)can be determined by the individual's appearance.
C)are inherited from one parent only.
D)remain unchanged throughout life.
5
The physical traits of an organism are its
A)genotype.
B)alleles.
C)phenotype.
D)genes.
6
A recessive allele is
A)only expressed in the homozygous form.
B)never inherited.
C)never found in the heterozygous form.
D)a mutation.
7
If you crossbreed two heterozygous pea plants, both having the alleles Ww, the offspring will be
A)all Ww.
B)25% Ww, 25% ww, 50% WW.
C)50% Ww, 25% ww, 25% WW.
D)50% ww, 50% WW.
8
In a pair of alleles
A)one allele is always dominant.
B)one allele is always recessive.
C)both must be either dominant or recessive.
D)neither may be dominant.
9
A population is
A)a group of species of organisms living in the same geographic area at the same time.
B)a group of individuals of the same species living in the same geographic area at the same time.
C)a group of individuals of varying species living in the same geographic area at the same time.
D)a group of individuals of the same species.
10
If you breed a dog with the alleles DD for a trait with a dog having the alleles dd, the offspring will be
A)all DD.
B)all dd.
C)all Dd.
D)25% DD, 25% dd, 50% Dd.







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