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strangeaffliction

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Genes may have two or more alternate forms, or alleles. This phenomenon is called __________.
 
  A. polymorphism
  B. polytypic organization
  C. phenotypic variation
  D. mutation

Question 2

Bone deformation resulting from Vitamin D deficiency is called rickets.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer: A

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Answer: T





 

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