Multiple choice

Regarding heredity in organisms, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. In humans, eye colour is an example of an inherited characteristic.

  2. Inherited traits are controlled by genes in organisms.

  3. The complete set of observable traits of the structure and behaviour of an organism is called its genotype .

  4. An organism's phenotype is not inherited.

  5. Heritable traits are known to be passed from one generation to the next via a DNA molecule.
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Explanation

The complete set of observable traits of the structure and behaviour of an organism is called its phenotype. These traits arise from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

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