Heredity from Biological Parents Consists of a Complex Blend of Characteristics

question 96

Multiple Choice

Heredity from biological parents consists of a complex blend of characteristics known as ______.

• A) genotype
• B) phenotype
• C) allele dominance
• D) genomic imprint

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Definitions:

Structural Adaptations

Physical features of an organism that enable it to survive and reproduce in its environment.

β-Oxidation

A metabolic process that breaks down fatty acids in the mitochondria to generate acetyl-CoA, a key molecule in energy production.

Krebs Cycle

A series of enzymatic reactions in mitochondria that generate ATP through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA, central to cellular respiration.

Water-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamins that dissolve in water and are not stored in the body, thus requiring regular intake, such as vitamin C and B vitamins.