Genotype and phenotype

Genotype versus phenotype genotype Genotype Definition A genotype is the total sum of genes transferred from parents to offspring Alternatively, a genotype can also be defined as the complete genotype The genotype of an organism is the chemical composition of its DNA, which gives rise to the phenotype, or observable traits of an organism

genotype The genotype refers to the genetic material passed between generations, and the phenotype is observable characteristics or traits of an organism While