Multiple Choice
In the fundamentals of genetics, segments of DNA that carry information for traits are called what?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In fundamentals of genetics, the term phenotype refers to the what of an individual?
A
Genetic makeup (the specific alleles) of an individual
B
Observable traits or characteristics expressed by an individual (resulting from genotype and environment)
C
Complete set of genes present in a species
D
Process by which DNA is copied before cell division
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that the term 'phenotype' in genetics refers to the observable traits or characteristics of an individual.
Recognize that phenotype results from the interaction between an individual's genotype (genetic makeup) and environmental factors.
Differentiate phenotype from genotype, where genotype is the specific alleles or genetic makeup, and phenotype is what you can actually see or measure.
Note that phenotype includes traits such as eye color, height, behavior, and biochemical properties.
Conclude that phenotype is not the genetic code itself, nor the process of DNA replication, but the expressed characteristics influenced by genes and environment.
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