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moongchi

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An individual is homozygous for a gene if the genes at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes are the same and heterozygous for the gene if the genes are different.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The presence of an extra chromosome in a cell is called a __________.
 
  A. monosomy
  B. trisomy
  C. double chromosome
  D. translocation


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

B


moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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