Biology GCSE
Genotype and phenotype
What Genotype and phenotype means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Genotype and phenotype
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The Y chromosome carries the gene that triggers testes development, so XY normally produces a male phenotype.
Topics that use Genotype and phenotype
- Sex determination (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Autosomes and sex chromosomes
- Diploid and haploid
- Gametes and fertilisation
- Haploid gametes and fertilisation
- Inheritance of sex
- Sex determination
- Homologous chromosomes
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