The ________ of an organism is the physical appearance resulting from the expression of the genes present.
A)phenotype
B)genotype
C)plasticity
D)karyotype

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Phenotype refers to the physical appearance or characteristics of an organism, resulting from the expression of the genes present. Genotype, on the other hand, refers to the genetic makeup of an organism. Plasticity refers to the ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to environmental factors. Karyotype refers to the number and appearance of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

The ________ of an Organism Is the Physical Appearance Resulting