The Complete Set of Genes That Makes Up a Person's

question 60

Multiple Choice

The complete set of genes that makes up a person's heredity is called

• A) an allele.
• B) deoxyribonucleic acid.
• C) a genotype.
• D) a phenotype.

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Definitions:

Cell Organelle

Specialized subunits within a cell that have specific functions, essential for the cell to operate properly, such as mitochondria and the Golgi apparatus.

Nucleus

The central and most important part of an atom, cell, or object, containing the protons and neutrons in the case of an atom, or genetic material in the case of a cell.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid that is formed in solution when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water, playing a vital role in the buffering system of the blood.

Acid Base

Refers to the concepts in chemistry dealing with the balance between acids and bases in a solution, affecting pH levels.