I like my definition better...it's easier. Of course, yours is more detailed, but mine was accurate enough. LOL! Peggy RihadinK9@xxxxxxx wrote: >Phenotype: This is the "outward, physical manifestation" of the organism. >These are the physical parts, the sum of the atoms, molecules, >macromolecules, >cells, structures, metabolism, energy utilization, tissues, organs, reflexes >and behaviors; anything that is part of the observable structure, function or >behavior of a living organism. > >Genotype: >This is the "internally coded, inheritable information" carried by all >living organisms. This stored information is used as a "blueprint" or set of >instructions for building and maintaining a living creature. These >instructions >are found within almost all cells (the "internal" part), they are written in a > >coded language (the genetic code), they are copied at the time of cell >division or reproduction and are passed from one generation to the next >("inheritable"). These instructions are intimately involved with all aspects >of the life >of a cell or an organism. They control everything from the formation of > > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================