Understanding Phenotypes in Genetics

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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?

Trait

Environment

Phenotype

Genotype (correct)

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?

Genotype determines all phenotypic traits Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding phenotypes important in genetics?

To distinguish between dominant and recessive traits Signup and view all the answers

What are phenotypes in organisms primarily a result of?

Both genotype and environment Signup and view all the answers

How are proteins related to an organism's phenotype?

Proteins give us our traits Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the building of proteins based on mRNA instructions from DNA?

Translation Signup and view all the answers

Eye color is controlled by multiple genes. What is the process called when one gene controls two or more unrelated traits?

Pleiotropy Signup and view all the answers

What can influence a person's skin color, aside from genetic inheritance?

Diet Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Phenotypes in Genetics

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What is a phenotype?

Which term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?

How did Gregor Mendel contribute to understanding phenotypes?

What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

Why is understanding phenotypes important in genetics?

What are phenotypes in organisms primarily a result of?

How are proteins related to an organism's phenotype?

Which process involves the building of proteins based on mRNA instructions from DNA?

Eye color is controlled by multiple genes. What is the process called when one gene controls two or more unrelated traits?

What can influence a person's skin color, aside from genetic inheritance?

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