biological approach- genotype and phenotype

Question 1

what are the 6 AO1 points you must know for genotypes and phenotypes?

Answer 1

• Definition of genotype
  -Definition of phenotype
• Genotype influences behaviour
  -Environmental impact on phenotype
  -Gene-environment interaction
• Examples in research

Question 2

What is the genotype?

Answer 2

The genetic makeup of an individual, inherited from both parents, which forms the basis for physical and behavioural traits.

Question 3

What is the phenotype?

Answer 3

The observable expression of an individual’s genotype, shaped by both genetics and the environment.

Question 4

How does the genotype influence behaviour?

Answer 4

The genotype can predispose individuals to mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression through genetic factors.

Question 5

How does the environment affect phenotype?

Answer 5

Environmental factors, like education, can influence how genetic traits (from the genotype) are expressed, affecting the phenotype.

Question 6

What is gene-environment interaction?

Answer 6

Genes influence how a person responds to their environment, and environmental factors can impact how genes are expressed, shaping the phenotype.

Question 7

How are genotype and phenotype studied in research?

Answer 7

Twin and adoption studies show how genetic similarities (genotype) contribute to behaviour, while environmental differences shape the phenotype.