Chapter 1 Multiple choice questions

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What is an allele? Select correct answer.

A DNA sequence variant correct incorrect

The position on a chromosome where a genetic variant occurs correct incorrect

A polymorphic locus correct incorrect

A DNA sequence variant that occurs at a locus correct incorrect

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What is a genotype? Select all correct answers.

A genetic variant correct incorrect

Configuration of alleles present at a locus correct incorrect

The genetic makeup of an organism or a group of organisms correct incorrect

DNA sequence correct incorrect

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What is the definition of a haplotype? Select correct answer.

Part of a chromosome correct incorrect

Genetic variants in DNA sequence correct incorrect

The configuration of alleles at different loci on the same chromosome correct incorrect

Genotypes at multiple loci correct incorrect

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How is a gamete defined? Select correct answer.

A male or female germ cell that exists as a single copy of DNA correct incorrect

A sperm cell correct incorrect

A fertilized egg correct incorrect

Genetic variants on a chromosome correct incorrect

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What is a phenotype? Select correct answer.

The sum of genetic variants that contribute to a trait correct incorrect

A behavioral trait correct incorrect

A physical trait correct incorrect

A description of physical and/or behavioral characteristics correct incorrect