Genotype and Phenotype

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

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Which of the following is a phenotype: BB, Bb, bb, or Blue eyes?

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Blue eyes

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What does PP represent in genetics?

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PP represents Homozygous Dominant.

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What does BB represent in genetics?

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BB represents Homozygous Dominant.

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What does Hh represent in genetics?

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Hh represents Heterozygous.

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When two alleles are different, what is this called?

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This is called heterozygous.

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What is homozygous dominant?

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Homozygous dominant refers to having two identical dominant alleles for a trait (e.g., AA).

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What is homozygous recessive?

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Homozygous recessive refers to having two identical recessive alleles for a trait (e.g., aa).

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What is heterozygous?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a trait (e.g., Aa).

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic constitution of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.