Multiple Choice
In the fundamentals of genetics, different versions of a gene are called what?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamentals of genetics, the actual gene makeup of an organism is its:
A
Haplotype
B
Karyotype
C
Phenotype
D
Genotype
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Understand the definitions of the given terms: A 'Genotype' refers to the actual genetic makeup of an organism, meaning the specific alleles it carries.
'Phenotype' is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, which result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
'Karyotype' is the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism, often used to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
'Haplotype' is a group of genes within an organism that are inherited together from a single parent, often used in population genetics.
Since the question asks for the actual gene makeup, the correct term is 'Genotype', which directly describes the genetic constitution of an organism.
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