phenotype
noun/ˈfinoʊtaɪp/
Frequency rank: #12,435 most common English word
Meaning
The set of observable physical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genes and environment.
Example sentence
The plant's tall stem and broad leaves represent its phenotype, which results from both genes and environment.
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