Compare and contrast genotype and phenotype. Provide an example of each to support your answer.

Genotype vs. Phenotype. The genotype of an organism is the genetic code in its cells. This genetic constitution of an individual influences - but is not solely responsible for - many of its traits. The phenotype is the visible or expressed trait, such as hair color.

Genotype is what makes the trait - the information within a gene, or the genetic makeup of a specific organism.

eye color

hair color

phenotype is what you see - the visible or observable expression of the results of genes, combined with the environmental influence on an organism’s appearance or behavior. For example:

It is the expression of gene information which is observable with the senses (like the sound of a bird’s chirping or the color of a cat’s hair)