Molly's natural hair color is brown but she has had it dyed blonde. Molly changed her
A) phenotype.
B) genotype.
C) genetic expression.
D) genetic heritage.

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Molly's natural hair color is determined by her genotype, which is encoded in her DNA. However, her decision to dye her hair blonde changes her phenotype, which is the observable characteristic or trait resulting from the interaction between her genotype and the environment. Thus, her hair color is not a reflection of her genetic heritage or genetic expression, but rather a cosmetic alteration of her appearance.

Molly's Natural Hair Color Is Brown but She Has Had