The figure shown indicates a homologous pair of chromosomes. Which of the following indicates the relationship between Gene A and the circled gene?

A. The circled gene must encode information for a different trait than Gene A.
B. The circled gene must contain a different allele than Gene A.
C. The circled gene must encode information for the same trait as Gene A.
D. The circled gene must contain the same allele as Gene A.

C. The circled gene must encode information for the same trait as Gene A.