1. the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences
Usage: biology; genetics

Examples

• The researchers studied different phenotypes in the plant population.
• Eye color and height are examples of human phenotypes.
• Environmental factors can influence an organism’s phenotype.
• Scientists compared the phenotypes of wild and domesticated animals.
• The same genotype can produce different phenotypes under varying conditions.
• Phenotypes help biologists understand how genes are expressed.
• The study focused on phenotypes related to disease resistance.