Basis of differentiation | Genotype | Phenotype |
Definition | Is the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the combination of alleles (variant forms of genes) present in its DNA. | Refers to the physical characteristics or traits of an individual that can be observed, such as their height and eye color |
Influence | Genotype is not influenced by phenotype | Phenotype is influenced by genotype and environmental conditions |
Relationship | The same genotype forms the same phenotype | The same phenotype may or may not belong to the same genotype |
Methods of determination | Observation | |
Inheritance | Is inherited from the parents to the offspring | Is not inherited from the parent |
Alterations overtime | The hereditary information of the organism remains the same throughout life | The characteristics of an organism which are visible change throughout life |