Even if a character shows multiple allelism,an individual will only have two alleles for that character. Why?

  • A
    Because alleles are located on different chromosomes.
  • B
    Because an individual is diploid and possesses only two homologous chromosomes for any given gene locus.
  • C
    Because multiple alleles are only expressed in haploid organisms.
  • D
    Because the other alleles are destroyed during gametogenesis.

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