Fred was born into a family with high musical talent. Both his parents were professional musicians who encouraged and fostered his musical development. Throughout childhood he practiced the guitar whenever he could and eventually became a professional musician himself. Which of the following best describes Fred's genotype?

A. Fred's musical genes

B. Fred's musical talent

C. Fred's nurturing parents

D. Fred's musical genes and musical talent

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Linus

10 February, 12:18

Fred was born into a family with high musical talent. Both his parents were professional musicians who encouraged and fostered his musical development. Throughout childhood he practiced the guitar whenever he could and eventually became a professional musician himself. Which of the following best describes Fred's genotype?

A. Fred's musical genes

B. Fred's musical talent

C. Fred's nurturing parents

D. Fred's musical genes and musical talent

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Barbara Oconnor · Answer 1

A. Fred's musical genes

Explanation:

Genotype: In biology, the genotype is described as one of the different parts of the genetic makeup of a single cell which is associated with an individual and is responsible for determining one of its specific characteristics. Genotype was discovered by one of the plant physiologists, geneticist, and botanists named Wilhelm Johannsen during 1903.

In other words, it refers to the "genetic constitution" of an organism including human beings and animals.

As per the question above, Fred's genotype is best described as "Fred's musical gene".