An observable trait is labeled

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An observable trait refers to the physical or biochemical characteristic of an organism that can be seen or measured. Such traits are expressed based on the underlying genetic makeup, which is referred to as the genotype. The external manifestation of the genotype is what we refer to as the observable trait or phenotype. Therefore, the correct answer is D - phenotype. Choices A and B refer to different types of genetic inheritance, and C refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, none of which precisely describes an observable trait.

An Observable Trait Is Labeled