phenotype

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Noun phenotype has 1 sense

phenotype - what an organism looks like as a consequence of its genotype; two organisms with the same phenotype can have different genotypes
--₁ is a kind of constitution, composition, makeup

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Phenotype

Definition: The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genes and influenced by environmental factors.

Examples:

Noun - Genetics: The mouse displayed a brown coat phenotype due to the dominant gene.
Noun - Biology: The visible trait of blue eyes is a result of the individual's phenotype.
Noun - Medicine: The doctor examined the patient's phenotype to determine possible genetic disorders.
Adjective - Behavioral Science: The study aimed to investigate the impact of specific phenotypic traits on social behavior.