The observable characteristics of an organism are called its ________.
A) phenotype
B) genotype
C) dominance
D) genes
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question

The observable characteristics of an organism are called its ________.
A) phenotype
B) genotype
C) dominance
D) genes
E) None of these choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phenotype refers to the physical and observable characteristics of an organism, such as its traits, appearance, behavior, etc. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while dominance and genes refer to specific genetic concepts. Therefore, phenotype is the best choice for this question.

The Observable Characteristics of an Organism Are Called Its ________