Question

Which table correctly describes genotypes and phenotypes?

A.Type Definition Example Method of Inheritance
genotype an observable trait found in an organism hair color genotype and the environment
phenotype set of genes that are responsible for a trait DNA passed to offspring from parents
B.Type Definition Example Method of Inheritance
genotype set of genes that are responsible for a trait DNA passed to offspring from parents
phenotype an observable trait found in an organism hair color genotype and the environment
C.Type Definition Example Method of Inheritance
genotype identical genes passed through generations DNA passed to offspring from parents
phenotype a population of organisms sharing the same DNA weight influenced by the environment
D. Type Definition Example Method of Inheritance
genotype a population of organisms sharing the same DNA weight influenced by the environment
phenotype identical genes passed through generations DNA passed to offspring from parents

Answer 1

1. Genotype set of genes that are responsible for a trait DNA passed to offspring from parents.
2. Phenotype an observable trait found in an organism hair color genotype and the environment.

Answer: Answer B

Step-by-step explanation:

In DNA the set of genes that are responsible for a trait like encoding of color of the eyes, curly hair all those that are passed from the parents to the offspring. This is called the genotype.

In an organism the observable trait that can be noticed like the colour of eyes is called phenotype. The main difference is the genotype is inherited from the ancestor while the phenotype is not inherited but the environmental factors also act as a determining agent.