Phenotypes
Definition
Phenotypes refer to the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, which are determined by its genotype and influenced by environmental factors. They can include traits such as eye color, height, or blood type.
Analogy
Imagine phenotypes as the outfits people wear. Just like outfits reflect someone's appearance, phenotypes reflect an organism's physical characteristics based on its genotype.
Related terms
Genotype: The genetic makeup of an organism, which determines its phenotype.
Environmental factors: External conditions or influences that can affect an organism's phenotype.
Genetic variation: Differences in genotypes and phenotypes within a population.
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