first step in protein production is the transcription of DNA to mRNA in the nucleus. the next organelles involved are ribosomes. if the protein is not destined to the cell membrane the mRNA is translated on a cytoplasmic free-floating ribosome
It is the identity of the genes of your chromosomes that is your genetics that may not be physical, as compared to a phenotype which is a physical trait.
The geosphere is the solid part of the earth. It has three components which are: the core, mantle and the crust. Thus, the mantle is a component of the geosphere.