Question

which term describes the form of a gene that produces a specific trait, such as eye color?

○ chromatid

○ gamete

○ allele

○ chromosome

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Chromatid: A half of a duplicated chromosome, not related to gene forms for traits.
• Gamete: A reproductive cell (sperm/egg), not a gene form.
• Allele: Defined as a variant form of a gene that determines a specific trait (like eye color).
• Chromosome: A structure carrying genetic info, not a gene form for a trait.

Answer:

C. allele