noun

• The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

  ‘Plasticity is the property of a given genotype to produce different phenotypes depending on the environment.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘For a parent with observed phenotypes, its actual genotypes can be inferred similarly.’
  • ‘A classic forward genetics approach relies on the identification of observable mutant phenotypes.’
  • ‘The observed data are the genotypes and the quantitative phenotypes of the subjects.’
  • ‘A quantitative model with additive effects was used to link genotypes to phenotypes.’