GENETICS & HEREDITY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site phenotype The appearance of, and characteristics actually present in an organism, as contrasted with its genotype (its genetic makeup). Heterozygotes (see heterozygous) and homozygotes (see homozygous) with a dominantgene have the same phenotype but differing genotypes. Organisms may also have an identical genotype but differing phenotype due to environmental differences. Related category    • GENETICS AND HEREDITY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History BACK TO TOP