The difference between a subspecies and biotype is:

a. a subspecies has the same genetic makeup.
b. a subspecies has a differential expression of the same genes.
c. a subspecies is genetically different than the type species.
d. a biotype and subspecies are the same.


A
A subspecies has the same genetic makeup as the species but due to other factors can display some variation in physiologic characteristics. A biotype is a designation that further group or-ganisms based on relatively minor characteristics.

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