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Phenotype

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phenotype /phe·no·type/ (fe´nah-tip) the entire physical, biochemical, and physiological makeup of an individual as determined both genetically and environmentally. Also, any one or any group of such traits.phenotyp´ic
phe·no·type (fn-tp)
n.
1. The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
2. The expression of a specific trait, such as stature or blood type, based on genetic and environmental influences.
3. An individual or group of organisms exhibiting a particular phenotype.

pheno·typic (-tpk) adj.

Phenotype
1) The entire physical, biochemical, and physiologic makeup of an individual, as opposed to genotype. 2) The expression of a single gene or gene pair.

phenotype (fē´nōtīp),
n term referring to the expression of genotypes that can be directly distinguished (e.g., by clinical observation of external appearance or serologic tests).

phenotype
1. the outward appearance of the animal in all of its anatomical, physiological and behavioral characteristics as dictated by the genetic and environmental influences in its environment; in contradistinction to genotype in which only the inherited factors are taken into account.
2. an individual exhibiting a certain phenotype; a trait expressed in a phenotype.

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