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Lobcity

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Jeff's genome contains a recessive gene for cystic fibrosis. Jeff is said to be a ______ of the gene for cystic fibrosis.
 
  carrier
  transporter
  vector
  harbinger

Question 2

When a particular inherited characteristic is controlled more by one gene of a pair than by the other, the stronger gene is called
 
  dominant.
  phenotypic.
  recessive.
  genotypic.


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Expo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

carrier

Answer to Question 2

dominant


Lobcity

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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