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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which statement best describes the difference between a gene and an allele?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. An allele is a section of DNA , which typically contains the code for a specific protein that determines a specific trait. A gene is a section of an allele. B. A gene is a section of DNA , which typically contains the code for a specific protein that determines a specific trait. An allele is a section of a gene. C. A gene is a section of a chromosome that typically contains the code for a particular protein. An allele is one of two or more alternative forms of a gene. D. An allele is a section of a chromosome that typically contains the code for a particular protein. A gene is one of two or more alternative forms of an allele.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it C.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No its D

OpenStudy (abhisar):

An allele is an alternative form of gene. So the correct option is C

OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok i thought so and thank you for the advice @Abhisar

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