Question

Trees have genes that control their height, flowers, fruits and more. Based on this sentence, what is the relationship between genotype and phenotype? Does genotype determine phenotype or does the phenotype determine the genotype? Explain in 1-2 sentences.

Answer 1

Genotype defines Phenotype. Genotype is the gene and DNA makeup of the organism while phenotype is the way the organism physically looks in result to the genotype.