The site on the chromosome occupied by a gene is called a(n)
A) allele.
B) region.
C) locus.
D) type.
E) phenotype.

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A locus refers to a specific location on a chromosome where a gene is located. So, the site on the chromosome occupied by a gene is called a locus. Allele refers to different forms of a gene, a region can be a broader term for a section of a chromosome that may contain multiple genes, type is not used in genetics to refer to the location of a gene, and phenotype is a term used to describe an observable characteristic resulting from the expression of an individual's genes.

The Site on the Chromosome Occupied by a Gene Is