Question

identify the statement that defines an individual who is heterozyous for a gene.
an individual inherits no alleles for a gene.
an individual inherits two dominant alleles for a gene.
an individual inherits four alleles for a gene.
an individual inherits two different alleles for a gene.
an individual inherits two of the same allele for a gene.

Explanation:

A heterozygous individual has two distinct alleles for a gene. Inheriting no alleles is impossible. Two dominant alleles would be homozygous dominant. Four alleles per gene are not typical in diploid organisms. Two same alleles are homozygous. So, the correct definition is having two different alleles.

Answer:

An individual inherits two different alleles for a gene.