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question 7
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what name is given to the specific location of a gene one a chromosome?
o locus
o phenotype
o genotype
o allele
Brief Explanations
- Locus: A specific location on a chromosome where a particular gene is situated.
- Phenotype: Refers to the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, which is determined by the interaction of its genotype with the environment. It is not related to the location of a gene on a chromosome.
- Genotype: The genetic constitution of an organism, representing the set of genes it has. It does not denote the specific position of a gene on a chromosome.
- Allele: One of two or more alternative forms of a gene. Alleles are different versions of a gene but do not refer to the location of a gene on a chromosome.
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