What is the correct difference between phenotype and genotype?
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Correct answer: Phenotype is the visible trait and genotype is the genetic combination
Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an organism, such as seed shape, height, or flower color. Genotype refers to the allele combination underlying a trait, such as TT, Tt, or tt. Phenotype results from the interaction of genotype with environmental influences, so the two terms are related but not identical. Therefore option A is correct; the other choices misuse or falsely equate the terms.
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Phenotype is the visible trait and genotype is the genetic combination
Why is this the correct answer?
Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics of an organism, such as seed shape, height, or flower color. Genotype refers to the allele combination underlying a trait, such as TT, Tt, or tt. Phenotype results from the interaction of genotype with environmental influences, so the two terms are related but not identical. Therefore option A is correct; the other choices misuse or falsely equate the terms.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Heredity and Evolution.
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