Question

question 6 2 pts all the different forms that a particular gene might take are known as

alleles.

chromosomes.

particles.

variants.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Alleles: By definition, alleles are the different forms a gene can take (e.g., dominant and recessive alleles for a trait).
• Chromosomes: These are structures carrying genes, not the forms of a gene.
• Particles: Not related to gene forms in genetics.
• Variants: While related, "alleles" is the specific term for different gene forms in genetics.

Answer:

A. alleles.