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What Is The Difference Between Genotype And Phenotype? In Detail
Genotype | Phenotype | |
Definition | The genotype is the set of genes and genetic information that make up an individual of any species.
The genotype is passed from generation to generation. |
On the other hand, the phenotype is the expression in physical form of the characteristics of an individual of any species. |
Can you see it with the naked eye? | No.
The genotype is found on the chromosomes, which cannot be seen with the naked eye or interpreted by anyone. For this, molecular or cytogenetic procedures must be carried out. |
Yes. The phenotype is the representation of the genotype. It is about the physical interpretation of the genetic material of an individual. |
Etymology | From the Greek genos = birth and ty pos = mark: birthmarks. | From the Greek phainein = show and typos = mark: the marks that are shown. |
Depends on | Hereditary information that was given to an individual by his parents. | Genotype
Environment The nutrition |
Heritage | Hereditarily transmitted from parents to their offspring. | Heredity plays a part. |
Contains | All the hereditary information of an individual. | Observable features. |
Measurement | Biological tests and genetic sequencing. | Through the senses, such as vision or touch. |
Examples | Sequence of recessive and dominant genes for blood groups.
The genotype is found in DNA, in the genetic information of each individual. |
Blood groups A, B, AB, and O that are expressed in human red blood cells.
The color and shape of the eyes, the color and shape of the hair, the physical complexion, the height, the patterns in skin and hair (in animals, spots, curly hair, straight, long, short, etc). |
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