AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A trait, as related to genetics, is a specific characteristic of an individual. Traits can be determined by genes, environmental factors or by a combination of both. Traits can be qualitative (such as eye color) or quantitative (such as height or blood pressure).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer. A trait is defined as a state of character, which is a distinctive variety of a phenotypic characteristic of an organism, whereas a character is an identifiable feature that aids in the identification of the organism.

Detailed explanation-3: -A feature is a distinctive trait or a special attraction. Feature can also mean to give special attention to something. The word feature has several other senses as a noun and a verb. A feature is a unique quality or characteristic that something has.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Characteristic” is most commonly used to describe a part of an individual’s personality, whereas “feature” is most commonly used to describe a part of an individual’s physical appearance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definitions of Features and Characteristics: Features: A feature is used to describe a distinctive part of the face. Characteristics: A characteristic refers to a quality that is typical of an individual.