NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a phenotype?
A
Set of genes carried by the organism, the “genetic” make-up (letters).
B
Physical expression of the genes, they way the trait shows.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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: -Answer and Explanation: The name given to the physical expression of the genotype is the phenotype.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Phenotypic Expression? The phenotype of an organism is essentially gene expression that is visible to others (e.g. colour of hair).

Detailed explanation-4: -Phenotype is defined as an organism’s expressed physical traits. Phenotype is determined by an individual’s genotype and expressed genes, random genetic variation, and environmental influences. Examples of an organism’s phenotype include traits such as color, height, size, shape, and behavior.

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