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13. Mendelian Genetics
Genotype vs. Phenotype
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What is the definition of a genotype?
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The genetic makeup of an organism, including all of its genes
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The physical appearance or observable traits of an organism
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The interaction between an organism's genes and its environment
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The process by which genetic information is translated into proteins
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Understand that a genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all of its genes.
Recognize that the genotype is distinct from the phenotype, which is the physical appearance or observable traits of an organism.
Consider how the genotype can influence the phenotype, but remember that the phenotype can also be affected by environmental factors.
Note that the interaction between an organism's genes and its environment can lead to variations in the phenotype, but this interaction is not the definition of genotype.
Remember that the process by which genetic information is translated into proteins is known as gene expression, which is a separate concept from genotype.
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