Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, what best describes the genotype of an organism?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In the fundamentals of genetics, a variety of a gene is called a(n):
A
Phenotype
B
Chromosome
C
Locus
D
Allele
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Understand the key terms related to genetics: Phenotype refers to the observable traits of an organism, Chromosome is a structure that carries genetic information, and Locus is the specific location of a gene on a chromosome.
Recognize that a gene can have different forms or versions, which are responsible for variations in inherited traits.
Identify that these different forms or versions of a gene are called alleles.
Recall that an allele is a specific variant of a gene found at a particular locus on a chromosome.
Conclude that the term 'allele' correctly describes a variety of a gene, distinguishing it from phenotype, chromosome, or locus.
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