In Genetics, a Phenotype Is Best Described As

question 9

Multiple Choice

In genetics, a phenotype is best described as:

• A) Observable characteristics
• B) A unit of hereditary transmission
• C) An outcome of experience-expectant development
• D) The process by which environmental factors alter genetic material

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Definitions:

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

OH

Sometimes refers to the hydroxyl group, a functional group consisting of an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom.

Denature

The process by which a protein's structure is altered, losing its biological function, typically due to factors like changes in pH, temperature, or exposure to chemicals.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, reflecting how well the body is functioning.