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Different forms of a gene are called

A
Heterozygotes
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Alleles
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Complementary genes
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Supplementary genes
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Solution

The correct option is B Alleles

A.Heterozygotes – Organisms with a pairs of contrasting characters are called Heterozygotes.

B.Alleles - An alternative form of a character in a pair, controlled by a single gene is called Allele. It is dominant either in homozygous or heterozygous state.

C.Complementary gene – Two genes present on separate loci that interact together to produce a dominant phenotype is called Complementary gene. In the F2 generation 9:7 ratio.

D.Supplementary gene – genes which include two pairs of non-allelic genes. Both of them are involved in affecting the same character. Out of the non-allelic genes, one gene is dominant and can express by itself. Second gene is also dominant but expresses only when it is supported by the presence of the first gene. In the F2 geneartion 9:3:4 ratio.

So, the correct option is ‘Alleles’.

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