Definition & Meaning of "phenotype"in English

Phenotype

NOUN

the observable physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype (genetic makeup) with the environment

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

phenotypes

Examples

Eye color, hair texture, and height are examples of human phenotypes.

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Definition & Meaning of "phenotype"in English

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