Phenotype
From ISOGG Wiki
A phenotype is an individual's observable traits, such as height, eye color, and blood type. The genetic contribution to the phenotype is called the genotype. Some traits are largely determined by the genotype, while other traits are largely determined by environmental factors.
Further reading
- Genotype vs phenotype; examples and definitions Article by science writer Molly Campbell on the Genomics Research from Technology website.
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