A person's original chromosomes and their component genes constitute that person's
A)autosomal inheritance.
B)genotype.
C)phenotype.
D)allele.
E)locus.

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A person's genotype refers to their unique genetic makeup, which includes their original chromosomes and their component genes. The other options are not as accurate in describing this concept. Autosomal inheritance refers to the inheritance of genes located on the autosomes (non-sex chromosomes), phenotype refers to the observable physical characteristics resulting from the interaction of the genotype and the environment, allele refers to different forms of a gene, and locus refers to the specific location of a gene on a chromosome.

A Person's Original Chromosomes and Their Component Genes Constitute That