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Sections of chromosomes that code for a trait are called genes.

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What are sections of a chromosome that are code for trait?

A section of chromosomes that codes for a trait can be called


What is a section of DNA that code for a trait?

A section of chromosomes that codes for a trait can be called


Sections of DNA that code for trait?

CODONS


What are two sets of chromosomes that code for the same trait called?

Homologous chromosomes.


Are genes carried on chromosomes?

Yes, genes are found on chromosomes. They are the sections of DNA that code for a functional product (a protein).


What are sections of DNA found on chromosomes called that code for certain proteins?

Genes.


Word describing the two chromosomes in a pair that have genes that code for the same trait?

Homozygous.


What trait is are determined by chromosomes?

None - chromosomes are just arbitrary groupings of genes.


What do you call chromosome that look alike and carry genes for the same trait?

Chromosomes that look alike and carry genes for the same trait are called homologous chromosomes. The nucleus contains these chromosomes.


What is a trait that is determined by a gene found on one of the sex chromosomes?

A sex linked trait.


What are chromosomes and genes composed of?

Genes are composed of DNA. Chromosomes are composed of DNA and proteins. Genes are the sections of DNA which code for a functional product (such as a protein). Chromosomes are the compact, tightly-coiled form of DNA. These appear before the cell undergoes division/replication.


When a pair of chromosomes contains different alleles for a trait that trait is called a what when a trait has two identical alleles it is called?

2 different alelles - heterozygous Same alelles - homozygous