The physical manifestation of an organismʹs genes is its
A) environment.
B) genotype.
C) phenotype.
D) number of chromosomes.
E) genetic code.

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The phenotype of an organism refers to its observable characteristics or traits, such as morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, behavior, and products of behavior. These characteristics result from the expression of an organism's genes as well as the influence of environmental factors and the interactions between the two.

The Physical Manifestation of an Organismʹs Genes Is Its