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Hungry!

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on: Jun 19, 2013
Most genes have many more than two alleles. However, which of the following is also true?
A) At least one allele for a gene always produces a dominant phenotype.
B) Most of the alleles will never be found in a live-born organism.
C) All of the alleles but one will produce harmful effects if homozygous.
D) There may still be only two phenotypes for the trait.
E) More than two alleles in a genotype is considered lethal.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2013
Hi there,

The answer should be D.

Good luck on your AP biology! :D


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Reply #2 on: Aug 13, 2013
Thanks so much, you were right on.


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