which includes the physical characteristics of an organism?\n○ gene\n○ allele\n○ genotype\n○ phenotype

which includes the physical characteristics of an organism?\n○ gene\n○ allele\n○ genotype\n○ phenotype

which includes the physical characteristics of an organism?\n○ gene\n○ allele\n○ genotype\n○ phenotype

Answer

Brief Explanations:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

Gene: A segment of DNA coding for a trait, not physical characteristics.
Allele: Variant form of a gene, not physical characteristics.
Genotype: Genetic makeup of an organism, not physical characteristics.
Phenotype: Observable physical (and physiological) traits of an organism, matching the question.

Answer:

D. phenotype