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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype is the genetic makeup (e.g. Tt); phenotype is the visible trait it produces (e.g. tall).

Genotype is the genetic makeup (e.g. Tt); phenotype is the visible trait it produces (e.g. tall). A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

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genotype vs phenotype

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