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Phenotype

see synonyms of phenotype

Noun

1. phenotype

what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Phenotype

see synonyms of phenotype
noun
the physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by the interaction of its genetic constitution and the environment
Compare genotype

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Phenotype

see synonyms of phenotype
noun Biology
1. 
the manifest characteristics of an organism collectively, including anatomical and psychological traits, that result from both its heredity and its environment
2. 
a. 
a group of organisms having a like phenotype
b. 
an individual of such a group

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Phenotype

see synonyms of phenotype
n.
1.
a. The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
b. The expression of a specific trait, such as stature or blood type, based on genetic and environmental influences.
2. An individual or group of organisms exhibiting a particular phenotype.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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