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phenotype

/fɪˈnɔɪtaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does phenotype mean?

noun

The physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism that result from the interaction of its genetic makeup and the environment. This term is often used in biology and genetics to describe the observable traits of an organism.

Example

"The phenotype of the plant was affected by the amount of sunlight it received."

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