Question

one possible form of a gene that codes for a particular trait is known as ________. (1 point)
○ a chromosome
○ a genotype
○ a phenotype
○ an allele

Explanation:

• A chromosome is a structure that contains genes, not a form of a gene.
• A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, not a single form of a gene.
• A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.
• An allele is one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Answer:

an allele