Dr.McCallum's class is learning about genes.He explains that not all of the information contained in our genes is used,either because the environment doesn't trigger certain tendencies or because another genetic tendency took precedence.The genetic information that is active in a particular person is expressed through observable characteristics.We call these characteristics
A) genotypes.
B) phenotypes.
C) alleles.
D) chromosomes.

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The observable characteristics expressed through genetic information are known as phenotypes. The other options are not correct because genotypes refer to the genetic makeup of an organism, alleles are alternative versions of a gene, and chromosomes are structures that contain genes.

DrMcCallum's Class Is Learning About Genes