Phenotype
(noun)
- The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction between its genetic makeup and the environment.
- The physical, physiological, and behavioral characteristics of an organism, determined by both its genetic makeup and environmental factors.
- The set of observable traits or characteristics of an organism, including both physical and behavioral features.
Origin:
From german phänotyp, from greek phainomenon (appearance) + -type.
Examples:
- The phenotype of an organism can be influenced by its environment.
- The phenotype of a plant can be affected by factors such as light, temperature, and water availability.
- The phenotype of a child is determined by both the genes inherited from their parents and the environment they grow up in.
- The phenotype of a mouse can be changed by modifying its genome.
- The phenotype of an organism is a complex combination of its genetic and environmental factors.