Q. When normal and mutant alleles are present on opposite chromosomes of homologous pair, the heterozygotes are called as
A) $cis\$heterozygotes
B) Homologous heterozygotes
C) $trans$ heterozygotes
D) None of the above
Explanation
When a dominant gene and other recessive gene are present on opposite chromosomes of homologous pair, the heterozygotes are called as trans heterozygotes.
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