phenotype
/ˈfiːnətaɪp/
noun
- The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genes with the environment.
- The color of a flower is part of its phenotype, influenced by both its DNA and the soil it grows in.
- Even identical twins can have different phenotypes if they grow up in different environments.
- Scientists studied the phenotype of the mice to see how the diet affected their fur color and size.