Author Question: Which one of the following best describes codominance in genes' effects on children's growth and ... (Read 52 times)

karlynnae

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Which one of the following best describes codominance in genes' effects on children's growth and development?
 
  a. One of the alleles associated with a particular physical characteristic is more influential in females; the other is more influential in males.
  b. The two alleles associated with a particular physical characteristic both have some influence.
  c. A dominant gene temporarily succumbs to a recessive gene's influence, typically as a result of poor nutrition.
  d. Two or more recessive genes essentially overpower a dominant genesomething that happens only in males.

Question 2

The gene for red hair is a recessive gene. Luke has red hair, but neither of his biological parents has red hair. Given this information, we can reasonably guess that:
 
  a. Luke's father has a red-hair gene, but his mother doesn't.
  b. Luke's mother has a red-hair gene, but his father doesn't.
  c. Each of his parents has one (but only one) red-hair gene.
  d. Neither of his parents has a red-hair gene.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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