The observable characteristics produced by a particular genetic constitution are called _____________ .

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The term "phenotype" refers specifically to the observable characteristics produced by an individual's genetic makeup. Choice A, "concordance," refers to the presence or absence of the same trait or disorder in both members of a pair of twins. Choice B, "genotype," refers to an individual's genetic makeup, without necessarily indicating what observable traits they express. Choice D, "heritability coefficient," quantifies the extent to which genetic variation contributes to variation in a trait across a population, but does not refer specifically to observable traits themselves.

The Observable Characteristics Produced by a Particular Genetic Constitution Are