Question

Given below are groups of terms. In each group, the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar basis.

Gene: Allele :: Character : ________

Answer 1

Gene:

1. It is the unit of heredity or inheritance that expresses a character.

Allele:

1. They are different forms of genes present in a particular locus of a homologous chromosome.
2. Example- TT, tt, Tt, etc.

Character:

1. It is the well-defined morphological or physiological feature of an organism.
2. Example- height, skin color, etc.

Trait:

1. It is the distinguishable forms of a character.
2. Example- Tall and dwarf (for character of height).

Gene: Allele :: Character : Trait