Genotype is _

Question

Genotype is _.
A) the manner in which a particular trait is expressed
B) an individual's actual genetic makeup
C) the diploid number of chromosomes in an individual
D) the expression of sex chromosomes in an individual

Accepted Answer

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, including all of its genes, not just those that are expressed. It is the underlying genetic code that can influence traits, which are then influenced by environmental factors to produce the phenotype, or the observable characteristics.