What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
• Both genotype and phenotype are used to describe genetic traits.
• Genotype is the actual combination of genetic material present, although not necessarily visible.
• Phenotype is the observable trait; the trait as it is seen.
• If you know the genotype, you can predict the phenotype. However, knowing the phenotype does not guarantee that you can correctly predict the genotype.

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