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phenotype

/ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/

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noun

Fenotipo

The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.

Examples :

"The student's tall stature, a noticeable phenotype, likely results from a combination of genes inherited from her parents and a diet rich in nutrients during her childhood. "

La alta estatura del estudiante, un fenotipo notable, probablemente resulte de una combinación de genes heredados de sus padres y una dieta rica en nutrientes durante su infancia.

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noun

Fenotipo

Any observable characteristic of an organism, such as its morphological, developmental, biochemical or physiological properties, or its behavior.

Examples :

"The dog's fluffy fur and brown eyes are part of its phenotype. "

El pelaje esponjoso y los ojos marrones del perro son parte de su fenotipo.

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verb

Fenotipar

To evaluate or classify based on phenotype

Examples :

"The researchers phenotyped the students to identify which ones had a particular reading ability. "

Los investigadores fenotiparon a los estudiantes para identificar cuáles tenían una capacidad de lectura particular.

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