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What is a phenotype?
What is a phenotype?
- The interaction of genotype and environment in an organism (correct)
- The genetic makeup of an organism
- An organism's visible physical trait influenced only by genotype
- A characteristic of an organism that is determined solely by the environment
Which term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?
Which term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?
- Trait
- Environment
- Phenotype
- Genotype (correct)
How did Gregor Mendel contribute to understanding phenotypes?
How did Gregor Mendel contribute to understanding phenotypes?
- He proved that the environment plays no role in phenotype
- He observed different phenotypes in pea plants (correct)
- He concluded that all traits are dominant
- He discovered the concept of genotype
What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
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Why is understanding phenotypes important in genetics?
Why is understanding phenotypes important in genetics?
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What are phenotypes in organisms primarily a result of?
What are phenotypes in organisms primarily a result of?
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How are proteins related to an organism's phenotype?
How are proteins related to an organism's phenotype?
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Which process involves the building of proteins based on mRNA instructions from DNA?
Which process involves the building of proteins based on mRNA instructions from DNA?
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Eye color is controlled by multiple genes. What is the process called when one gene controls two or more unrelated traits?
Eye color is controlled by multiple genes. What is the process called when one gene controls two or more unrelated traits?
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What can influence a person's skin color, aside from genetic inheritance?
What can influence a person's skin color, aside from genetic inheritance?
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