What is the difference between a genotype, and phenotype?
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GenotypeThe genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism. It refers to the specific alleles (versions of a gene) that an individual possesses for a particular trait. For example, if we consider a gene that determines flower color in a plant, the genotype could be represented as "RR" (homozygous dominant), "Rr" (heterozygous), or "rr" (homozygous recessive).PhenotypeThe phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, which result from the interaction of the genotype with the environment. This includes traits such as height, flower color, seed shape, and behavior.
