Question

What does an organism's phenotype describe?

1.) the allele combination for a trait
2.) the physical appearance of a trait
3.) the number of alleles on a gene
4.) the number of different traits inherited

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

2.) the physical appearance of a trait

Step-by-step explanation:

An organism phenotype describes the physical appearance of a trait. Phenotypes are an outward expression of the genetic makeup of an organism.

• Phenotype is usually conditioned by the environment in which an organism finds itself.
• Examples of phenotypes are the appearance of an organism, color, height, shape, etc.
• They are the observable traits of an organism.
• The genotype which is the genetic constituent of an organism controls the phenotypes.