What name is given to different forms of the same gene?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Alleles
- Step 1: Each gene can have variants. Step 2. These variants are called alleles. Answer: Alleles. Why not the others: Chromosomes carry genes and gametes are sex cells.
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