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Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.


Genes which code for a pair of contrasting traits are known as _______________.

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Dominant genes
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Alleles
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Linked genes
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Alleles
Genes are the units of inheritance and contain the information that is required to express a particular trait in an organism. Alternating form of a single gene which code for a pair of contrasting traits are known as alleles, i.e., tall and dwarf are alleles determining the height of pea plant.

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