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Question

Which statement describes the relationship between a gene and an allele?
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A gene can take different forms called alleles.
A gene can take different forms called , alleles, .

Many genes put together are called an allele.
Many genes put together are called an , allele, .

Alleles are similar genes from different species of organisms.
Alleles are similar genes from different species of organisms.

A gene is made of small parts called alleles.

, , A gene is made of small parts called alleles .,

Answer 1

A gene can take different forms called alleles.

Step-by-step explanation:

An allele is a variant form of a gene. Some genes have a variety of different forms, which are located at the same position, or genetic locus, on a chromosome. Humans are called diploid organisms because they have two alleles at each genetic locus, with one allele inherited from each parent.

A gene is a stretch of DNA or RNA that determines a certain trait. Genes mutate and can take two or more alternative forms; an allele is one of these forms of a gene. For example, the gene for eye color has several variations (alleles) such as an allele for blue eye color or an allele for brown eyes.