Question

Alleles are

• A. Linked genes
• B. Alternate forms of genes
• C. Homologous chromosomes
• D. Chromosomes that have crossed over

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Alternate forms of genes

• A variable form of a gene is known as an allele.

• Some genes exist in several distinct versions, all of which are found at the same genetic locus on a chromosome.

• Humans are referred to as diploid organisms because they have two alleles at each genetic locus, one from each parent.