The Expression of Genetic Traits is Referred to as the Organism's

Question

The expression of genetic traits is referred to as the organism's ______.
A) genome
B) genotype
C) proteome
D) phenotype
E) proteotype

Accepted Answer

The expression of genetic traits in an organism is referred to as its phenotype. This includes all the observable characteristics, such as morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, behavior, and products of behavior (such as a bird's nest). The phenotype results from the expression of an organism's genes as well as the influence of environmental factors and the interactions between the two.