Question

The figure shown indicates a homologous pair of chromosomes. Which of the following indicates the relationship between Gone Aand the circled gene?

A. The circled gene must encode Information for a different trait than Gene A
B. The circled gene must encode information for the same trait as Gene A
C. The circled gene must contain the same allele as Gene A.
D. The circled gene must contain a different allele than Gene A

Answer 1

The relationship between Gene A and the circled gene is that they can either encode information for the same trait or encode information for different traits.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each copy of a homologous pair of chromosomes originates from a different parent, which means the different genes (alleles) themselves are not identical. The relationship between Gene A and the circled gene is that they can either encode information for the same trait or encode information for different traits.

For example, if Gene A and the circled gene both code for eye color, they would be encoding information for the same trait. However, if Gene A codes for eye color and the circled gene codes for hair color, they would be encoding information for different traits.