Overview
Understanding the difference between genotype and phenotype is fundamental in genetics. The genotype is the genetic blueprint of an organism, while the phenotype is the physical expression of that genetic information, shaped by both genetic and environmental factors. This relationship is crucial for...
Key Terms
Example: The gene for flower color may have a red allele and a white allele.
Example: AA or aa for a gene.
Example: Aa for a gene.
Example: Different heights in a group of plants.
Example: The expression of a gene can lead to the production of a specific protein.
Example: Creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Related Topics
Mendelian Genetics
Study of inheritance patterns and how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
intermediatePolygenic Inheritance
Understanding how multiple genes influence a single trait, leading to a range of phenotypes.
intermediateEpigenetics
Study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence.
advancedKey Concepts
GenotypePhenotypeAllelesExpression