phenotype

Meanings

• noun

  The observable physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism or population.

  - "The phenotype of a plant depends on its genotype and the environment."
  - "The phenotype of a disease can vary greatly between individuals."

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Variants

List of all variants of phenotype that leads to same result
phenotype , phenotypes , phenotypic , phenotypical , phenotypically , phenotyped , phenotyping

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Greek phainein 'to show' + typos 'imprint' or 'form'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The study of phenotypes is called phenomics.

2. Phenotypic plasticity refers to the ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to environmental conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. genotype: The genetic makeup of an organism.

2. epigenetics: The study of heritable changes in organismal phenotype caused by mechanisms other than alteration of the genetic code itself.

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Culture

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In genetics, phenotype is a crucial concept that helps scientists understand the relationship between genes and traits. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe the way an individual presents themselves to the world.

How to Memorize "phenotype"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant with certain physical traits, such as color and shape, that are determined by its genotype and environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'phenotype' with the idea of observable traits or characteristics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'PHENOTYPE' to remember the definition: P - Physical H - Heritable E - Expression N - Observable T - Traits I - Individual G - Genes O - Organism T - Traits E - Environment.

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