The Underlying Combination of Genetic Material Present (But Not Outwardly

question 41

Multiple Choice

The underlying combination of genetic material present (but not outwardly visible) in an organism is called

• A)a genotype.
• B)a phenotype.
• C)dominant.
• D)recessive.

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Definitions:

Digesting

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body.

Active Site

Region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and where the chemical reaction occurs.

Enzyme-Substrate Complex

The intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate molecule(s) before catalyzing a chemical reaction.

Enzymes

Proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms, significantly speeding up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that occur within cells.