A dog has floppy ears.The nature of the ear is a _______, and the floppy nature of this particular dog's ears is the _______.
A) character; genotype
B) character; trait
C) genotype; character
D) genotype; trait
E) trait; character

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The nature of the ear is a character, and the floppy nature of this particular dog's ears is a trait because it is a specific observable feature of the character. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, which is not directly observable, so it is not the best choice here.

A Dog Has Floppy Ears