Free points after Which of the following best describes the difference between genotype and phenotype?

a

Genotype is physical appearance while phenotype is two letters representing alleles

b

There is no difference between genotype and phenotype.

c

Genotype is always dominant while phenotype is always recessive

d

Phenotype is physical appearance while genotype is two letters representing alleles

d. Phenotype is physical appearance while genotype is two letters representing alleles

Explanation:

The phenotype can be defined as the observable properties or traits of a particular organism. This concept encompasses all the morphological, biochemical and physiological traits of an organism. On the other hand, a genotype is an organism's collection of heritable genes which can be passed down from one generation to the next. The term genotype also makes reference to the alleles that are inherited for a particular gene. It is important to highlight that the interaction between genotype and environment produces different phenotypes (i.e., produces the phenotypic variation).

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