Composite of an organism's observable characters or traits is called?
Correct answer: B. Phenotype
- A. Genotype
- B. Phenotype
- C. Recombinant
- D. Replication
Explanation
A phenotype is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. The genetic contribution to the phenotype is called the genotype.
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Mendel's laws explain segregation, independent assortment and the prediction of genetic ratios using alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. The chapter also covers linked genes, recombination and crossing over during meiosis, then applies pedigree reasoning to X-linked recessive traits, which show different inheritance patterns in males and females.
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