Question 6(iii)Differentiate between the terms Phenotype and Genotype.

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PhenotypeGenotypeThe phenotype is the observable physical or physiological traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.The genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the alleles or combinations of alleles it possesses for a particular gene or set of genes.It represents the underlying genetic code that contributes to an organism’s traits.It represents how the genetic information is expressed in the organism.

Phenotype	Genotype
The phenotype is the observable physical or physiological traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.	The genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the alleles or combinations of alleles it possesses for a particular gene or set of genes.
It represents the underlying genetic code that contributes to an organism’s traits.	It represents how the genetic information is expressed in the organism.

Solved 2025 Specimen Paper ICSE Class 10 Biology — Question 18

Question 6(iii)