Rod inherited two different versions of a gene for hair color from his parents. Therefore Rod can be described as _____________ for that trait
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: heterozygous
Rationale: Genes come in pairs, one inherited from each parent, aligned along the chromosomes. If the two copies of the gene are the same, then they are called homozygous. In contrast, if the genes differ they are heterozygous.
You might also like to view...
Caregiver research indicates that fathers
A. are less able to be nurturing caregivers than mothers. B. are slowly evolving to be more nurturing caregivers than mothers. C. spend more time with their female children. D. interact with their babies in different ways than mothers do.
The drug AMPT blocks dopamine production. Which of these would be its effect?
a. It would decrease the effects of cocaine or amphetamine, but increase effects of Ritalin. b. It would increase the effects of cocaine or amphetamine, but decrease effects of Ritalin. c. It would increase the effects of cocaine, amphetamine, and Ritalin d. It would decrease the effects of cocaine, amphetamine, and Ritalin.