Asked by Abraham Feltz on Jun 09, 2024
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If a young man has type A blood, this is his:
A) DNA
B) genome
C) phenotype
D) genotype
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an individual organism, referring to the specific alleles carried by an organism.
Type A Blood
One of the four major blood types in the ABO blood group system, characterized by the presence of A antigens on the surface of red blood cells and B antibodies in the plasma.
- Contrast genotype and phenotype, using examples for clarification.
Verified Answer
HJ
Heather JenkinsJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as blood type, which is determined by the individual's genotype but is what is physically seen or measured.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast genotype and phenotype, using examples for clarification.