Concept
Phenotype
Phenotype
An observable or measurable characteristic shaped by genetic, developmental, and environmental factors.
Overview
EXPLORE BY LEVELA An observable or measurable characteristic shaped by genotype, development, environment, and how the trait is measured. is a feature we can observe or measure, such as a flower color or blood-cell shape. Genes can influence it, and the environment can matter too.
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AT A GLANCETopicHeredity & Cell Division
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Research Claims
Phenotype definitions should specify assay, time, context, and scale. Many traits are polygenic, environmentally responsive, and measured with uncertainty.