phenotype

(noun)

The observable expression of a gene.

Related Terms

  • gene-environment correlation

Examples of phenotype in the following topics:

  • The Brain and Personality

    • He referred to these forces as Genotypes and Phenotypes.
    • Phenotypes are external forces that relate to the way an individual accepts his surroundings and how others influence his or her behavior.
  • Allport's, Cattell's, and Eysenck's Trait Theories of Personality

    • Allport hypothesized that internal and external forces influence an individual's behavior and personality, and he referred to these forces as genotypes and phenotypes.
    • Phenotypes are external forces that relate to the way an individual accepts his or her surroundings and how others influence his or her behavior.
  • Gene-Environment Correlations: Nature or Nurture?

    • However, researchers have discovered that the phenotype (or the observable expression of a gene) of identical twins grows apart as they age.
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