The genetic makeup of an organism is its: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The genetic makeup of an organism is its:
A. Allele
B. Phenotype
C. Karyotype
D. Genotype
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Genotype refers to the specific set of genes (allelic constitution) of an individual, e.g., TT, Tt, or tt for a trait. Phenotype is the observable characteristic, karyotype is the chromosome complement, allele is a variant form of a gene. The genotype determines the potential phenotype.

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