Match each definition to the correct term
-A segment on a chromosome that directs the synthesis of a specific polypeptide or protein, which may play either a structural or functional role in the cell.
A)Codominance
B)Duplication
C)Incomplete dominance
D)Heterozygous
E)Pedigree
F)Phenotype
G)Gene
H)Deletion
I)Autosomes
J)Linkage

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A gene is a segment on a chromosome that directs the synthesis of a specific polypeptide or protein.

Answer: F
 Phenotype refers to the physical traits or characteristics that result from the expression of genes.

Answer: A
 Codominance occurs when two different alleles for a gene are both expressed in the phenotype.

Answer: D
 Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a gene.

Answer: E
 A pedigree is a diagram that shows the genetic relationships and inheritance patterns within a family.

Answer: H
 Deletion refers to the loss or removal of a segment of a chromosome.

Answer: I
 Autosomes are the chromosomes that are not involved in sex determination.

Answer: B
 Duplication refers to the doubling of a segment of a chromosome.

Answer: J
 Linkage refers to the tendency of genes on the same chromosome to be inherited together.

Match Each Definition to the Correct Term