Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, the gene form of a trait is called a(n):
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In the context of fundamental genetics, what best describes an organism’s genotype?
A
The number of chromosomes an organism has in its somatic cells
B
The complete set of environmental conditions experienced during development
C
The observable traits an organism expresses, shaped by genes and environment
D
The set of alleles an organism carries at one or more genetic loci
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the set of alleles it carries at particular loci on its chromosomes.
Differentiate genotype from phenotype, where phenotype is the observable traits influenced by both genotype and environment.
Recognize that the number of chromosomes in somatic cells relates to the organism's karyotype, not directly to genotype.
Note that environmental conditions affect phenotype but do not change the genotype itself.
Conclude that the best description of genotype is the set of alleles an organism carries at one or more genetic loci.
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