Which of the following statements would be considered an expression of genetic determinism?
A) The proteome is more complex than the genome.
B) The phenotype is a reflection of the genotype.
C) Studying genes provides a limited understanding of what is going on in the cell.
D) The metabolome exerts considerable influence on the likelihood of a person's developing diabetes.
E) High levels of glucose may be an indicator of coronary heart disease.

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Genetic determinism is the belief that an individual's traits and abilities are solely determined by their genes. Choice B expresses this idea by stating that the phenotype (observable traits) of an individual is a reflection of their genotype (genetic makeup).

Which of the Following Statements Would Be Considered an Expression