The observable expression of the genes present in an organism is called its
A)phenotype.
B)genotype.
C)pedigree.
D)karyotype.

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Phenotype refers to the physical and observable characteristics of an organism, which are determined by its genetic makeup (genotype) as well as environmental factors. Pedigree and karyotype both refer to specific types of genetic analysis and are not synonymous with the overall expression of an organism's genes.

The Observable Expression of the Genes Present in an Organism