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In human genetics, what term describes the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an individual determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences?

A. Genotype
B. Phenotype✓ Correct Answer
C. Karyotype
D. Genome

💡 Solution & Explanation

The phenotype refers to the composite of an organism observable traits resulting from the interaction of its inherited genotype with environmental factors. Genotype represents the exact genetic constitution or allele combination. Karyotype is the complete set of chromosomes of an individual arranged by size and shape.

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