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What is the difference between Genotype and Phenotype?

What is the difference between Genotype and Phenotype?

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Asked by Jasmijn , Last updated: Nov 09, 2024

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L. Laurel

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Answered Jul 06, 2020

The genotype is known to be the type of genetic characteristic that an organism may have. This means that the person will have genes that will be easy to distinguish. When you say phenotype, this will refer to the physical traits that different living things may have. For example, having brown eyes means that this is a phenotype.

The genotype is known to be the type of genetic characteristic that an organism may have. This
If you lacked the gene to actually have the color of eyes that you are expected to have, this would mean that you are studying your genotype. It can be fascinating to know more about these things, mainly4 because it can help you trace your roots more or to know more about why you have received some of the physical traits that you have.

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