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Genotype is the blueprint (e.g. blue and minivan)

Phenotype is what you see (e.g. a blue minivan)

Note that even though you have the gene for something does not mean you will get that particular phenotype. The gene may not be activated at all.

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Compare and contrast genotype and phenotype?

An organism's genotype is its genetic identity. The genotype is comprised of all the genetic material inherited from both parents. The genotype is what "tells" each individual cell how to function. The phenotype is the physical expression of an organism's genotype. For example, if a person's genotype for eye color is one dominant allele for brown and one recessive for blue, then the individual's phenotype would be their actual eye color which in this case would be brown.


Is The appearance of an organism its phenotype or genotype?

The appearance of an organism is its phenotype. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to its observable characteristics resulting from the interaction of genotype with the environment.


Is ears genotype or phenotype?

Ears are a phenotype, as they are physical characteristics that can be observed. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism.


2 What is the biological relationship between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype refers to an individual's genetic makeup, while phenotype is the physical expression of those genes. Genotype influences phenotype through the information encoded in the DNA that determines the traits an organism will have. Environmental factors can also play a role in how the genotype is expressed to produce the phenotype.


How do you use genotype and phenotype in a sentence?

The genotype of an organism refers to its genetic makeup, while its phenotype relates to its observable traits. For example, a plant with the genotype for tall height may exhibit a phenotype of actually being tall in stature.

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What are an individual's observable traits called?

genotype or phenotype


Do mutations affect phenotype or genotype?

genotype always...phenotype sometimes


Does phenotype determine genotype?

It is a false statement that "phenotype determines genotype". In fact, it is the opposite. A genotype is the genetics or "instructions" that determine the phenotype. The phenotype is the actual appearance, ex: blue eyes, that is created by a given genotype.


Compare and contrast genotype and phenotype?

An organism's genotype is its genetic identity. The genotype is comprised of all the genetic material inherited from both parents. The genotype is what "tells" each individual cell how to function. The phenotype is the physical expression of an organism's genotype. For example, if a person's genotype for eye color is one dominant allele for brown and one recessive for blue, then the individual's phenotype would be their actual eye color which in this case would be brown.


How phenotype and genotype relate?

Genotype and phenotype are to words that are not related. Genotype refers to classification by comparing genetics. Phenotype refers to classification according to the appearance of an organism.


Is The appearance of an organism its phenotype or genotype?

The appearance of an organism is its phenotype. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to its observable characteristics resulting from the interaction of genotype with the environment.


Is ears genotype or phenotype?

Ears are a phenotype, as they are physical characteristics that can be observed. Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism.


Can you accurately determine an organisms genotype by observing it's phenotype?

No, genotype actually determines phenotype.


How is genotype and phenotype compared?

Genotype is the allele combination and phenotype is the physical appearance of the result of the genotype. Genotype for tallness may be: Tt Phenotype example: Brown hair, blue eyes, widow's peak, etc.


Is BB a genotype or a Phenotype?

Genotype


2 What is the biological relationship between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype refers to an individual's genetic makeup, while phenotype is the physical expression of those genes. Genotype influences phenotype through the information encoded in the DNA that determines the traits an organism will have. Environmental factors can also play a role in how the genotype is expressed to produce the phenotype.


What is a antonym for phenotype?

An antonym for "phenotype" is "genotype." While phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment, genotype specifically refers to the genetic makeup of an organism. Genotype determines the potential traits an organism can express, while phenotype is the actual expression of those traits.