Question

which term describes an observable feature that is heritable?
a. allele
b. characteristic
c. gene
d. genotype

Explanation:

• An allele is a variant form of a gene, not an observable feature.
• A characteristic is a heritable, observable trait (e.g., eye color, height).
• A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait, not the observable feature itself.
• A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, not the observable trait.

Answer:

B. Characteristic