Genetics Vocabulary Test Corrections

Genetics Vocabulary Test Corrections 

C. Allele

Wrong Answer - Phenotype observed in heterozygous organisms

Right Answer - One of two or more alternative forms of a gene. This answer is correct because a Phenotype observed in heterozygous organisms is a Dominant Trait not an allele.

E. Heterozygous

Wrong Answer - One of two or more alternative forms of a gene

Right Answer - A genotype consisting of two different alleles, also called hybrid. This is correct because One of two or more alternative forms of a gene is an allele while A genotype consisting of two different alleles, also called hybrid is Heterozygous.

F. Dominant Trait 

Wrong Answer - Phenotype masked in heterozygous organisms, that can only be observed in homozygous organisms

Right Answer - Phenotype observed in heterozygous organisms. This answer is correct because Phenotype masked in heterozygous organisms, that can only be observed in homozygous organisms is the definition of a Recessive Trait.

G. Recessive Trait

Wrong Answer - A genotype consisting of two different alleles, also called hybrid

Right Answer - Phenotype masked in heterozygous organisms, that can only be observed in homozygous organisms. This answer is correct because A genotype consisting of two different alleles, also called hybrid is the definition of heterozygous.