What term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?

Practice Questions

Q1
What term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?
  1. Phenotype
  2. Genotype
  3. Allele
  4. Chromosome

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?
  • Step 1: Understand that every living organism has genes that determine its traits.
  • Step 2: Learn that the term 'genotype' refers to the specific set of genes an organism has.
  • Step 3: Recognize that 'phenotype' is different; it describes how those genes are expressed in physical traits.
  • Step 4: Conclude that when asking about the genetic makeup, the correct term is 'genotype'.
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