Which statement about phenotype is false?

A. The phenotype is what the environment acts on
B. A behavior is a phenotype
C. Phenotypes are typically affected by a single genetic locus
D. The phenotype is what natural selection acts on


Answer: C. Phenotypes are typically affected by a single genetic locus

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