Question
Distinguish Between: Phenotype and Genotype.
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Answer
Phenotype | Genotype |
1. Phenotype refers to the outward appearance of an individual such as shape, colour, sex, etc. | 1. Genotype refers to the genetic composition of an individual. |
2. Phenotype can be observed directly in an individual. | 2. Genotype cannot be seen, but can be found out by modern techniques like DNA fingerprinting. |
3. Individuals resembling each other may or may not have the same genotype. | 3. Individuals possessing the same genotype usually have the same phenotypic expression. |
4. The phenotypic ratio obtained in the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross is 3 : 1. | 4. The genotypic ratio obtained in the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross is 1 : 2 : 1. |
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