Definition of Phenotype
the physical appearance of an organism resulting from its genetic makeup and environmental influence
Examples of Phenotype in a sentence
In the lab, we studied the effect of the weather on an albino mouse’s phenotype to see if the creature’s outward appearance changed.
The chameleon is able to alter its phenotype to blend into its surroundings.
In the advertisement, the rancher described his bull’s phenotype as massive and tough.
The woman is hoping to adopt a child who shares her phenotype of blonde hair and blue eyes.
As a result of breeding, the giraffe’s phenotype has changed from a mammal with a short neck to a mammal with an extended neck.
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