The Physical Characteristics of an Organism Resulting from Its Genes

question 35

Multiple Choice

The physical characteristics of an organism resulting from its genes are known as the organism's

• A)alleles.
• B)hybrids.
• C)recessive characteristics.
• D)genotype.
• E)phenotype.

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Definitions:

Misery

A state of great distress, discomfort, or sadness experienced by an individual or group.

Secondary Appraisal

The assessment of one's ability to cope with or manage the consequences of a stressful event after recognizing it as a threat.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of an event or situation as stressful, positive, or irrelevant.

Background Emotion

Subtle and sustained emotional states that influence mood and perception without immediate awareness.