When a child is conceived,the egg and sperm cell join to create a complete genetic map of everything that baby will become.This "genetic blueprint" that determines our lifelong traits and characteristics is called a __________.
A) karyotype
B) phenotype
C) genotype
D) chromotype

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The genetic blueprint that determines our lifelong traits and characteristics is called a genotype. A karyotype is a visual representation of all the chromosomes in an individual's cells, a phenotype is the physical expression of an individual's genotype, and chromotype is not a recognized term in genetics.

When a Child Is Conceived,the Egg and Sperm Cell Join