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QuizMultiple Choice

Introduction to Heredity

Question 10 • FL-2002070-M/J Comprehensive Science 2

What does an organism's phenotype describe?

Answer
A
the allele combination for a trait
B
the physical appearance of a trait
C
the number of alleles on a gene
D
the number of different traits inherited

Explanation

A phenotype is the observable expression of a trait, such as an organism’s appearance. The allele combination for a trait is its genotype, so choice A describes something different.

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