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What is a genotype?

A.
the type of species-specific traits that are found in populations of organisms

B.
an identical gene that is passed through generations

C.
the traits of an organism that can be observed

D.
the genes within DNA that are responsible for a trait in an organism

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D. the genes within DNA that are responsible for a trait in an organism

Explanation: genotype refers to an organism's genetic makeup (the specific alleles), while phenotype refers to the observable traits.