A client presents with curly hair and blue eyes. These findings are consistent with:
a. phenotype.
b. genotype.
c. dominant alleles.
d. recessive traits.
ANS: A
Curly hair is considered to be a dominant trait, whereas blue eyes are considered to be a recessive trait. Observation of characteristics is noted as phenotype. Genotype identifies the genetic makeup of traits.
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