Question 55
Mendelian InheritanceThe contrasting pair of genes affecting a trait and located at the same position on homologous chromosomes is referred to as
- A.chromatids
- B.mutants
- C.alleles
- D.chromatin
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (alleles)
Explanation
Alleles are different forms of the same gene found at the same locus on a pair of homologous chromosomes.