Science unit for genetics and lesson three define genotypes and phenotypes for questions I need help please
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Genotypes refer to the genetic makeup of an organism, including the specific alleles present in each gene. Genotypes are typically represented by letters, with uppercase letters representing dominant alleles and lowercase letters representing recessive alleles. For example, in the genotype "Tt," the organism has one dominant allele (represented by the uppercase "T") and one recessive allele (represented by the lowercase "t") for a particular gene.
Phenotypes, on the other hand, refer to the physical characteristics or traits that are expressed by an organism as a result of its genotype. Phenotypes can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. For example, if an organism has the genotype "TT" for a gene that determines flower color and the dominant allele codes for red flowers, the phenotype would be red flowers.
Now, for your questions:
1. Can two organisms with the same genotype have different phenotypes? If so, explain why.
2. Provide an example of a genotype and phenotype for a trait in humans.
3. How can the environment influence the expression of a genotype to produce different phenotypes?
4. Explain the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genotypes, and provide an example of each.
5. Discuss the concept of genetic variation and why it is important for the survival of a species.