A rare or uncommon version of a trait that is not life-threatening, such as having six fingers on one hand, is called a(n)______.

A. genetic disorder
B. genetic abnormality
C. mutation
D. non-Mendelian trait
E. polygenic trait


Answer: B

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expanding. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. food intake.
b. digestion.
c. waste elimination.
d. water discharge.
e. asexual reproduction

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The kind of algae that help to build a coral reef are

What will be an ideal response?

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