Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the term 'genotype' in genetics?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
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A single population is made of which of the following?
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All organisms within a given ecosystem
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Individuals of the same species living in the same area
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Multiple species interacting in the same habitat
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Genetically identical clones only
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Understand the definition of a population in genetics and ecology: it refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific geographic area who can potentially interbreed.
Recognize that a population is not simply all organisms in an ecosystem, because an ecosystem includes multiple species, not just one.
Note that a population is not limited to genetically identical clones; genetic variation usually exists within a population.
Distinguish between a population and a community: a community includes multiple species interacting, whereas a population is a single species group.
Conclude that the correct description of a population is 'Individuals of the same species living in the same area.'
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