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Two or more genes which control the same characteristic.

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What term describes a pair of alleles that are the same?

Alleles that are the same = homozygous Alleles that are different = heterozygous


Two different forms of the same gene are called?

Alleles


What genes with different information at the same locus?

alleles


Different versions of the same gene are called?

Different versions of the same gene are called


Are the alleles present for a trait the same?

No, alleles for a trait can be the same (homozygous) or different (heterozygous) in an individual.


Are two alleles the same in a homozygous genotype?

Yes, in a homozygous genotype, two alleles are the same.


Having a pair of alleles the same is called?

A pair of alleles which are the same are said to be homozygous.


Different or alternative forms of the same gene are called?

Alleles are alternate forms of the same gene. A gene is the basic physical unit of heredity that is passed on from a parent to their children.


Alleles of a gene are found at the same locus on heterologous chromosome true or false?

False. Alleles of a gene are found at the same locus on homologous chromosomes.


When the alleles present for a trait are the same. the genes are called?

When the alleles present for a trait are the same, the genes are called homozygous. This means that both alleles for a particular gene are identical. Homozygous individuals can have either two dominant alleles (homozygous dominant) or two recessive alleles (homozygous recessive).


Do sister chromatids have the same alleles within a chromosome?

Yes, sister chromatids have the same alleles within a chromosome.


Are both alleles the same in a homozygous individual?

Yes, in a homozygous individual, both alleles for a particular gene are the same.