Practice - Genotypes and Phenotypes – The Genetic Code vs. The Observable Trait
Practice Questions
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Which term refers to the observable physical characteristics of an organism?
* Answer: Phenotype.
* Hint: What can you see?
💡 Hint: What can you see?
Which term refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by letters (e.g., AA, Aa, aa)?
* Answer: Genotype.
* Hint: It's the 'code' or blueprint.
💡 Hint: It's the 'code' or blueprint.
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Which of the following is an example of a phenotype?
* Type: mcq
* Options: Aa, tt, Blue eyes, Homozygous recessive
* Correct Answer: Blue eyes
* Explanation: Blue eyes are an observable characteristic.
💡 Hint: No hint provided
True or False: An individual's genotype can be directly observed just by looking at them.
* Type: boolean
* Options: True, False
* Correct Answer: False
* Explanation: The genotype is the internal genetic makeup; only the phenotype is visible.
💡 Hint: No hint provided
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