Question

Other than genetics, what could influence the phenotype (what you see) of an organism? HINT: sunburned

person or an overweight individual who has no family history.

Answer 1

Other than genetics, environmental factor influence the phenotype of an organism.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Phenotype is the external appearance of organism mostly determined by the gene.
• The environmental factors such as, humidity, temperature, oxygen levels etc. also makes considerable impact on phenotype of an organism.
• The environmental factor can change the phenotype of two organism even with the exact same genetics.
• For example, among the twins if one is raised in the cold Himalayas and the other one in hot plain area then their appearance will be drastically different.