An individual's physical characteristics, or microscopic and metabolic characteristics, are known as their
A) phenotype.
B) genotype.
C) alleles.
D) traits.
E) pedigree.

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Physical characteristics are observable traits of an individual, which are referred to as their phenotype. Genotype refers to an individual's genetic makeup, while alleles refer to different versions of a particular gene. Traits may refer to either physical or behavioral characteristics, but do not necessarily encompass an individual's entire physical makeup. Pedigree refers to a diagram that represents a family tree and the inherited traits of individuals within the family.

An Individual's Physical Characteristics, or Microscopic and Metabolic Characteristics, Are