Question

Barley is a grain that grows in many parts of the world. A plant geneticist identifies a gene for larger kernels in a wild relative of barley. The geneticist wants to transfer this gene to barley so that farmers can increase their harvests with the new variety of barley What molecule contains the gene that the geneticist wants to transfer?

a) allele
b) DNA
c) phenotype
d) protein​

Answer 1

Correct answer - C Phenotype.

Why? - Phenotype, all the observable characteristics of an organism that result from the interaction of its genotype (total genetic inheritance) with the environment. Examples of observable characteristics include behaviour, biochemical properties, colour, shape, and SIZE.