CONCEPT OF MAPPING OF PHENOTYPE TO GENES ( Genotype vs. phenotype)

 

CONCEPT OF MAPPING OF PHENOTYPE TO GENES

Genotype vs. phenotype

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism; the gene (or allele) combination an organism has. Example: Tt, ss GG, Ww.

Phenotype

The physical characteristic of an organism; the way an organism looks. For example: Curly hair, straight hair, blue eyes, tall.