AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -With one locus and additive effects we have three phenotypic classes: AA, Aa and aa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agenotypeis the genetic makeup of an individual organism. Biologists use the term genotype to distinguish from phenotype, which consists of the observable characteristics of an organism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of phenotypes include height, wing length, and hair color. Phenotypes also include observable characteristics that can be measured in the laboratory, such as levels of hormones or blood cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -The characteristics of an organism which are visible are known as phenotypes. The same genotype produces the same phenotype.