phenotype in German
phenotype in German is Phänotyp, Erscheinungsbild — phenotype means the set of observable characteristics an organism actually has — height, eye colour, blood group, behaviour — produced by its genes interacting with its environment.
phenotype in German
Phänotyp
(genetics, evolutionary theory) The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.
Erscheinungsbild
(genetics, evolutionary theory) The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.
What does "phenotype" mean?
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noun The set of observable characteristics an organism actually has — height, eye colour, blood group, behaviour — produced by its genes interacting with its environment.
"Two plants with the same genotype can have a very different phenotype if one is kept in the dark."
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noun In medicine, a recognisable pattern of features that defines a subgroup of patients with the same condition.
"Researchers identified an inflammatory phenotype of asthma that responds poorly to steroids."
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phenotype in a sentence
- Two plants with the same genotype can have a very different phenotype if one is kept in the dark.
- Blue eyes are a recessive phenotype.
- Researchers identified an inflammatory phenotype of asthma that responds poorly to steroids.
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What is "phenotype" in German?
"phenotype" in German is Phänotyp, Erscheinungsbild. phenotype means: The set of observable characteristics an organism actually has — height, eye colour, blood group, behaviour — produced by its genes interacting with its environment.
How do you use "phenotype" in a sentence?
Example: "Two plants with the same genotype can have a very different phenotype if one is kept in the dark." In German, "phenotype" is Phänotyp, Erscheinungsbild.
Are there other ways to say "phenotype" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "phenotype": Phänotyp, Erscheinungsbild.
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