Question

#5 differentiate between genotype and phenotype:

Explanation:

Genotype refers to the full set of an organism's inherited genetic material (genes/alleles), which is not directly observable. Phenotype refers to the observable physical, behavioral, or biochemical traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype and environmental factors.

Answer:

• Genotype: The inherited genetic makeup (allele combination) of an organism, which is hidden and determines the genetic potential for traits. Example: The allele pair TT or Tt for tall pea plants.
• Phenotype: The observable physical, physiological, or behavioral traits of an organism, resulting from genotype-environment interactions. Example: The actual tall height of a pea plant.