Which Choice Accurately Defines What a Genet Is

Question

Which choice accurately defines what a genet is?
A) A genet is a single-celled zygote that has died
B) A genet is a term used to describe a module
C) A genet is a genetic individual that started as a single-celled zygote
D) A genet is a multicellular outgrowth from a module

Accepted Answer

A genet refers to a genetic individual that started as a single-celled zygote, which grows and develops into a multicellular organism. It is essentially a genetic clone of the original zygote. Option A is incorrect because a zygote that has died is not considered a genet. Option B is incorrect because while genets can be Modules in some cases, the term "module" is more general and can refer to any unit of organization in a biological system. Option D is incorrect because genets are not outgrowths of modules, they are genetic individuals that can give rise to a colony or clonal population.