Asked by Muhammad Mustansar BSF18O2757 on Sep 28, 2024
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What is determined at conception
A) phenotype
B) somatotype
C) genotype
D) zygote
Genotype
The genetic constitution of an individual organism, comprising all the hereditary information.
Conception
The process of the sperm fertilizing the ovum, resulting in the formation of a zygote, the earliest developmental stage of the embryo.
- Elucidate the elementary notions of genetics, focusing on genotype, phenotype, and the significance of chromosomes and genes.
Verified Answer
NH
Nolan Harringtonabout 19 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Conception is when an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote. The zygote carries genetic material from both parents and determines an individual's genetic makeup or genotype, including their physical and hereditary traits. Phenotype refers to the observable physical and behavioral characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of their genotype with the environment, while somatotype refers to a classification system based on body type and composition.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the elementary notions of genetics, focusing on genotype, phenotype, and the significance of chromosomes and genes.