Genotype vs. Phenotype
Phenotype is influenced by environmental factors and is not directly inherited, while genotype, which consists of the genes passed from parents, determines potential traits. The distinction between these concepts is crucial in understanding evolution; Darwin's theory relies on the inheritance of genotype, unlike Lamarck's discredited ideas. Genes, composed of DNA, are the fundamental units that get transmitted to the next generation, shaping who we are.In this clip
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Episode 21: Introduction to Evolution
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