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defined:
The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, for example hair color, weight, or the presence or absence of a disease. Phenotypic traits are not necessarily genetic.
explained:
Listen to a detailed explanation. Dr. Robert Nussbaum, formerly of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines phenotype.
illustrated:
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relatedterms:
gene, genotype
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