Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 7 - Microbial Genetics - Self Quiz - Page 210: 1

Answer

(c) Heredity (a) Chromosome (e) Phenotype (f) Gene (g) Alleles; (b) Mutation (d) Genotype

Work Step by Step

The following terms are defined as: Heredity- Involves the transmission of information from an organism to its progeny; Chromosome- Threadlike molecule of DNA, typically circular in prokaryotes; Phenotype- The specific characteristics displayed by the organism (what it appears to be); Gene- Linear sequence of DNA that carries coded instructions for structure and function of an organism; Alleles- Different forms of a gene found at a single location (locus); Mutation- Permanent alteration in DNA; Genotype- Refers to the genetic information contained in the DNA of an organism (what it actually is).
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