Is It Possible for Two Organisms with the Same Genotype

question 6

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for two organisms with the same genotype to have different phenotypes?

• A) No; identical genotypes lead to identical phenotypes.
• B) No; the DNA of the recessive alleles not expressed in the phenotype is degraded within each cell.
• C) Yes; the expression of the genotype can be affected by the environment.
• D) Yes; the phenotype expressed determines what the genotype will be.

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Definitions:

Epicenter

The point on Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake occurs (directly above the focus or hypocenter).

Earthquake Location

The specific geographic area where an earthquake originates, typically described by its latitude and longitude.

Stored Elastic Strain

The energy accumulated in rocks as a result of tectonic forces, which can be released suddenly during an earthquake.

Fault

A crack in the Earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other, often associated with, or the result of, seismic activity.