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What is the relationship between genotype and
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The relationship between the genotype and phenotype.
Introduction:
Genetics is the branch of biology that deals with the genetic makeup and its variations. It also determines the genotype and phenotype of an individual. Moreover, the genotype and phenotype of the ancestors and the coming generation can be determined by Punnett square and pedigree analysis.
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Genotype is about the genetics of a person and takes heredity under the consideration. Genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual which determines the way in which he should function and appear.
The visible form of the genotype is phenotype. So, phenotype is a perceptible genotype. It is basically the outside appearance of the species, and also the behavior of the species says about its phenotype. From the phenotype, the genotype of the person can be determined.
Basically, phenotype is determined by the environmental factors and can be changed due to environmental factors. The phenotypic changes can sometimes lead to genetic changes.
The relationship between the genotype and phenotype is that phenotype is the visible expression of the genotype.
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