Whats the difference between genotype and phenotype.
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- The genotype is a set of genes in the DNA which are responsible for the unique trait or characteristics.
- Whereas the phenotype is the physical appearance or characteristic of the organism.
- Thus, we can find the human genetic code with the help of their genotype.
- Organisms may look the same but still may not have the same genotype.
- One can determine the genotype by the biological tests.
- On the other hand, the phenotype is determined by an individual’s genotype and can be expressed as genes or by the visible traits.
- Such traits are hair color or type, eye color body shape, and height, and many such more.
- It will depend on the genotype but also influenced by the factors existing in the surrounding.
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That's correct - it's a square where on one axis, the paternal allele (allele = one of the possible forms of the same gene), and on another the maternal allele is listed. Often, it's also indicated whether an allele is recessive or dominant.
Then, in the table that results, all the possible "combinations" of allele between the paternal and maternal party are created. If you count how often a certain combination appears, it indicates the likelihood of that combination.
See the picture (though it is directly from Wikipedia, please note). The likelihood of BB is 25%, of Bb is 50%, and of bb 25%.
Then, in the table that results, all the possible "combinations" of allele between the paternal and maternal party are created. If you count how often a certain combination appears, it indicates the likelihood of that combination.
See the picture (though it is directly from Wikipedia, please note). The likelihood of BB is 25%, of Bb is 50%, and of bb 25%.