Thomas's biological mother and father are both gifted athletes.He was adopted by a couple who had no interest in him being involved in sports.Although Thomas likely inherited athletic ability, it was never expressed in his __________.

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Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an individual, which can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. In this scenario, Thomas's genetic potential for athletic ability (genotype) was not expressed due to the lack of environmental factors (parents' interest in sports). Therefore, his phenotype (observable expression of athletic ability) was affected.

Thomas's Biological Mother and Father Are Both Gifted Athletes