What are the differences between genotype and phenotype?

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Accepted Answer

Basis of differentiation

Genotype

Phenotype

Definition

Is the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the combination of alleles (variant forms of genes) present in its DNA.

Refers to the physical characteristics or traits of an individual that can be observed, such as their height and eye color

Influence

Genotype is not influenced by phenotype

Phenotype is influenced by genotype and environmental conditions

Relationship

The same genotype forms the same phenotype

The same phenotype may or may not belong to the same genotype

Methods of determination

PCR

Observation

Inheritance

Is inherited from the parents to the offspring

Is not inherited from the parent

Alterations overtime

The hereditary information of the organism remains the same throughout life

The characteristics of an organism which are visible change throughout life

Basis of differentiation	Genotype	Phenotype
Definition	Is the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the combination of alleles (variant forms of genes) present in its DNA.	Refers to the physical characteristics or traits of an individual that can be observed, such as their height and eye color
Influence	Genotype is not influenced by phenotype	Phenotype is influenced by genotype and environmental conditions
Relationship	The same genotype forms the same phenotype	The same phenotype may or may not belong to the same genotype
Methods of determination	PCR	Observation
Inheritance	Is inherited from the parents to the offspring	Is not inherited from the parent
Alterations overtime	The hereditary information of the organism remains the same throughout life	The characteristics of an organism which are visible change throughout life