The genetic makeup that your parents have transferred to you for your hair color makes up your:
Correct answer: A. Genotype
- A. Genotype
- B. Karyotype
- C. Phenotype
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual, consisting of the specific alleles (variants of a gene) inherited from their parents. It determines traits and characteristics, often represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, or aa for a single gene with two alleles). The genotype interacts with environmental factors to influence the phenotype, which is the observable expression of those traits. Genotypes can be homozygous (two identical alleles) or heterozygous (two different alleles) for a particular gene
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Mendel's laws explain segregation, independent assortment and the prediction of genetic ratios using alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. The chapter also covers linked genes, recombination and crossing over during meiosis, then applies pedigree reasoning to X-linked recessive traits, which show different inheritance patterns in males and females.
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