Which of the following are correct examples of a Phenotype? Select all that applythe flower has red pigment gene and a copy of the white pigment gene

Question

the tree produces red fruit
the cheetah has two copies of the gene that causes stronger muscles
the blue jay has shorter wings

Answer 1

A phenotype refers to the observable physical and physiological traits of an organism, which can be influenced by genetics (genotype) and environmental factors. Based on the options provided, the following are correct examples of phenotypes:

1. The tree produces red fruit - This is an observable characteristic of the tree, making it a phenotype.

2. The blue jay has shorter wings - This is also an observable trait and is a phenotype.

The other options provided describe genetic information rather than observable traits:

• The flower has red pigment gene and a copy of the white pigment gene - This describes the genotype, not the observable phenotype.

• The cheetah has two copies of the gene that causes stronger muscles - This also describes the genotype, not its observable traits.

Therefore, the correct examples of phenotypes are:

• The tree produces red fruit
• The blue jay has shorter wings