Genotype is to phenotype as genes are to
A) the environment.
B) polygenetics.
C) recessiveness.
D) measurable characteristics.

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Genotype refers to an individual's set of genes, which determines their potential traits (phenotype). Phenotype is the observable physical and behavioral traits that result from the interaction between an individual's genes and their environment. Therefore, genes are most closely related to measurable characteristics (such as eye color or height), which are manifestations of an individual's genotype.

Genotype Is to Phenotype as Genes Are to