Question

genetic inheritance: term for the physical appearance of a trait or characteristic
the _________ of an organism is the physical appearance resulting from the expression of the genes present.
multiple choice
plasticity
phenotype
genotype
karyotype

Explanation:

In genetics, the phenotype refers to the observable physical traits of an organism, which are the result of gene expression. Plasticity relates to an organism's ability to change in response to the environment. Genotype is the genetic makeup (the set of genes) of an organism. A karyotype is the number and appearance of chromosomes in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

Answer:

phenotype