Suppose that researchers discover the gene responsible for manic behavior.Assume that the alleles of the gene are represented by M and m and the gene is dominant/recessive.Which of the following represents the phenotype?

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The phenotype is the observable trait or behavior that results from the expression of the gene. In this case, the gene is responsible for manic behavior, so the phenotype is manic behavior. The M and m alleles represent the different versions of the gene, but they do not directly affect the phenotype. The combination of the alleles determines the genotype, which may or may not result in the expression of the manic behavior phenotype. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect, and option D is incomplete and unclear.

Suppose That Researchers Discover the Gene Responsible for Manic Behavior