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What is the connection between an organism's genotype and its phenotype?

(1 point)

The phenotype is the genetic code that determines the observable genotype.

The genotype is an observable trait that is caused by the phenotype.

The phenotype and genotype are separate and do not affect each other.

The genotype is the genetic code that determines the observable phenotype.

Answer 1

The genotype is the genetic code that determines the observable phenotype. (Option 4)

Explanation: An organism's genotype (its DNA) influences traits (phenotype), though environment and gene interactions also affect the final phenotype.