GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
EVOLUTION
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Question
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What is the phenotype of an individual?
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The characteristics that an individual exhibits
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DNA coding for protein production
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The genes present in an individual
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Part of a chromosome
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -(FEE-noh-tipe) The observable characteristics in an individual resulting from the expression of genes; the clinical presentation of an individual with a particular genotype.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phenotype refers to an individual’s observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. A person’s phenotype is determined by both their genomic makeup (genotype) and environmental factors.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -With one locus and additive effects we have three phenotypic classes: AA, Aa and aa.
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