An individual's __________ refers to what that person looks like as a consequence of their genetic code and their environment.
A)phenotype
B)genotype
C)sex chromosomes
D)polygenic inheritance

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Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an individual, which is a combination of their genetic makeup (genotype) and the environmental factors. It includes physical traits like height, eye color, hair color, etc., as well as behavioral traits like intelligence, temperament, and personality. Sex chromosomes (C) refer to the chromosomes that determine an individual's biological sex (XX for females, XY for males), and polygenic inheritance (D) refers to the inheritance of traits that are governed by the interaction of multiple genes.

An Individual's __________ Refers to What That Person Looks Like