Phenotype

Definition

Phenotype refers to the observable traits or characteristics exhibited by an organism due to both its genetic makeup (genotype) and its interaction with the environment.

Related terms

Genes:

Units of hereditary information that are responsible for specific traits and characteristics.

Epigenetics:

The study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype caused by mechanisms other than alterations to the underlying DNA sequence.

Gene-environment Interaction: The concept that the effects of genes on behavior or traits can be influenced by environmental factors, leading to variations in phenotypes.