AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Phenotype refers to an individual’s observable traits, such as height, eye color and blood type. A person’s phenotype is determined by both their genomic makeup (genotype) and environmental factors.

Detailed explanation-2: -(FEE-noh-tipe) The observable characteristics in an individual resulting from the expression of genes; the clinical presentation of an individual with a particular genotype.

Detailed explanation-3: -The phenotype is an observable or identifiable trait that is coded for by the genotype. This could be biochemical or physical. Phenotypes are not completely defined by the genotype. Other factors such as the environment can affect the observable traits.

Detailed explanation-4: -The physical appearance of a character is called as phenotype. The genetic make of individual is called genotype.

Detailed explanation-5: -phenotype, all the observable characteristics of an organism that result from the interaction of its genotype (total genetic inheritance) with the environment. Examples of observable characteristics include behaviour, biochemical properties, colour, shape, and size.