Asked by Marcus Welch on May 08, 2024

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While ____ refers to a person's genetic makeup, ____ refers to a person's observable characteristics.

A) heterozygous; homozygous
B) homozygous; heterozygous
C) phenotype; genotype
D) genotype; phenotype

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles inherited from both parents, which influences physical and behavioral traits.

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Observable Characteristics

Traits or features that can be seen or measured directly in individuals or phenomena.

  • Absorb the fundamental ideas of genotype and phenotype, including recognizing the variance between them.
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Larry KellyMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all of its genes, while phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as its physical appearance, behavior, and development, which are influenced by both its genotype and environmental factors.