2007-01-23 04:59:31 · 4 answers · asked by Lorraine R 1 in Environment
A phenotype is trait that is expressed physically. eg, height
The phenotype of an individual organism is either its total physical appearance and constitution or a specific manifestation of a trait, that varies between individuals.
2007-01-23 05:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Other sheep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A genotype is the actual genetics behind the appearance which is the phenotype. For example, some people of Mexican Indian descent appear to have the same facial shape, eye shape, and skin tone as some people of Chinese background. These would be said to be of the same facial phenotype while almost certainly having different genetic types.
2007-01-23 13:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A phenotype is the expressed trait of a gene.
For example, blue eyes are a phenotype. Black fur is a phenotype.
2007-01-23 13:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by rfedrocks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the observable characteristics of an organism, such as shape, size, colour, and behaviour, that result from the interaction of its genotype (total genetic makeup) with the environment. You might as well check out this link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenotype
2007-01-23 13:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Afsagi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋