Multiple Choice
In fundamentals of genetics, an organism’s allele combination is called the ____.
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics terminology, what term refers to an organism's genetic makeup or allele combinations?
A
Genotype
B
Homozygosity
C
Karyotype
D
Phenotype
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the question is asking for the term that describes an organism's genetic makeup or the specific combination of alleles it carries.
Recall that 'Genotype' refers to the genetic constitution of an organism, specifically the alleles present at one or more loci.
Recognize that 'Phenotype' describes the observable traits or characteristics resulting from the genotype and environmental influences, not the genetic makeup itself.
Note that 'Homozygosity' refers to having two identical alleles at a particular gene locus, which is a specific condition within the genotype but not the overall term for genetic makeup.
Understand that 'Karyotype' is the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell, which relates to chromosome structure rather than allele combinations.
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