What term describes an organism's genetic makeup?

Practice Questions

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What term describes an organism's genetic makeup?
  1. Phenotype
  2. Genotype
  3. Allele
  4. Locus

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What term describes an organism's genetic makeup?
Correct Answer: Genotype
  • Step 1: Understand that every living organism has a set of genes.
  • Step 2: Know that the term 'genotype' refers to the specific genetic information an organism has.
  • Step 3: Realize that 'phenotype' refers to the physical traits or characteristics that you can see.
  • Step 4: Conclude that when asking about an organism's genetic makeup, the correct term is 'genotype'.
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