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Which of the following are examples of environmental effects on phenotype?
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13. Mendelian Genetics
Genotype vs. Phenotype
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Which of the following terms is used to describe the genetic makeup of an organism, often in contrast to its phenotype?
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Environment
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Allele
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Trait
D
Behavior
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Begin by understanding the key terms: 'genetic makeup' refers to the genetic information that an organism carries, which is encoded in its DNA.
The term 'phenotype' refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as its physical appearance, behavior, and biochemical properties.
The term 'genotype' is used to describe the genetic makeup of an organism. It encompasses all the alleles present in an organism's DNA.
An 'allele' is a variant form of a gene. While alleles are part of the genotype, the term 'allele' itself does not describe the entire genetic makeup.
Therefore, the correct term that describes the genetic makeup of an organism, in contrast to its phenotype, is 'genotype'.
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