Question

Which of the following explains why natural selection acts on the phenotype of an organism instead of its genotype? . A. Phenotypes can be inherited by offspring. B. Phenotypes can directly influence the interaction of an organism with its environment. C. Genotypes do not change except by the process of transcription. D. Genotypes change in direct response to habitat changes.

Answer 1

"Phenotypes can directly influence the interaction of an organism with its environment" is the one among the following choices given in the question that explains why natural selection acts on the phenotype of an organism instead of its genotype. The correct option among all the options given is option "B".