Question

8 multiple choice 1 point which of the following best explains the difference between genotype and phenotype? genotype is observable; phenotype is inherited genotype is the genetic code; phenotype is the ovbservable result phenotype causes genetic changes genotype is dominant; phenotype is recessive

Explanation:

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism (its DNA - the genetic code). Phenotype is the physical or observable characteristics of an organism (like eye color, height etc.).

• The first option is wrong because genotype is inherited (from parents) and phenotype is observable.
• The third option is incorrect as genotype (genetic code) causes changes in phenotype (not the other way around in a general sense).
• The fourth option is wrong because both genotype and phenotype can have dominant and recessive aspects (e.g., a dominant genotype can lead to a dominant phenotype for a particular trait).

Answer:

Genotype is the genetic code; phenotype is the observable result