Question

9th std distinguish
between phenotype and genotype​

Answer 1

Answer:

A genotype refers to genetic characteristics of an organism ,A phenotype refers to physical characteristics

Answer 2

Phenotype

The characters of an organism which are visible are known as phenotypes.

Same phenotype may or may not belong to same genotype.

Expression of genes as the external appearance.

The phenotype is not inherited from the parent.

It can be determined by observing the organism.

It is affected by genotype and environmental conditions.

For example, Weight, physique, beak of birds

Genotype

The hereditary information of the organism in the form of gene in the DNA and remains the same throughout the life.

Same genotype produces same phenotype.

Present inside the body as genetic material.

The genotype is inherited from the parent to the offspring.

It can be determined by scientific methods such as the polymerase chain reaction.

It is affected by genes.

For example, Blood group, eye colour, height, genetic diseases.