Dr.McCallum's class is learning about genes.He explains that not all of the information contained in our genes is used,either because the environment doesn't trigger certain tendencies or because another genetic tendency took precedence.All of a person's genetic information,regardless of whether particular tendencies are expressed,is referred to as
A) genotypes.
B) phenotypes.
C) alleles.
D) chromosomes.

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Genotypes refer to the entire genetic makeup of an individual, including all genetic information, whether it is expressed or not. Phenotypes, on the other hand, refer to the observable traits and characteristics of an individual, which may be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Alleles refer to the alternative forms of a gene that may be present in an individual's genotype, while chromosomes are structures in the cell nucleus that carry genes. Therefore, the best choice for this question is A) genotypes.

DrMcCallum's Class Is Learning About Genes