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Multiple Choice
In fundamental genetics, how do the terms genotype and phenotype relate?
A
Genotype describes the set of environmental conditions an organism experiences, and phenotype describes its DNA sequence.
B
Genotype refers to observable traits, while phenotype refers to the alleles an organism carries.
C
Genotype is an organism’s genetic makeup (alleles), and phenotype is the observable traits that result from the genotype interacting with the environment.
D
Genotype and phenotype are always identical because the environment has no effect on trait expression.