Phenocopy
Phenocopy
Phenocopy (pronounced: /ˈfiːnəʊˌkɒpi/) is a biological term that refers to an individual whose phenotype, under specific environmental conditions, is identical to the one produced by a specific genotype, even though the individual does not carry the genotype.
Etymology
The term "Phenocopy" is derived from the Greek words "phainein" meaning to show, and "copy", indicating a copy of a phenotype. It was first used in the field of genetics in the early 20th century.
Definition
A Phenocopy is an organism whose phenotype has been environmentally induced to resemble another organism's phenotype. This can occur when environmental conditions cause the expression of certain traits to mimic those caused by genetic factors.
Related Terms
- Genotype: The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- Gene Expression: The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenocopy
- Wikipedia's article - Phenocopy
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