What is the definition of allele?

a. A fundamental substance of heredity that cells use to catalog, express, and propagate information
b. The two versions of a gene that are inherited from each parent
c. A messenger molecule that translates the DNA code to induce protein production
d. The functional unit composed of amino acids

Correct Answer: B

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a. Defamation of character b. Misfeasance c. Malfeasance d. Negligence

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The ____ function best in bright light, are sensitive to color, and provide sharp images.

A. ciliary bodies B. pupils C. rods D. cones

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