The extent to which a gene influences a person's traits or outcomes is called __________.

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Gene expression refers to how much a gene is "turned on" or active and how much it contributes to a particular trait or outcome. A gene with high expression will have a strong influence on the phenotype, while a gene with low expression will have a weaker influence. Genotypic manifestation refers to the physical expression of the gene's alleles, while phenotypic display refers to the overall physical traits or characteristics of an organism. Epigenetics refers to changes in gene expression that result from factors such as environment or behavior.

The Extent to Which a Gene Influences a Person's Traits