Genotype

Real World Example

Imagine trying to assemble a complex piece of furniture without an instruction manual. Just like this challenge, an organism’s genotype is the complete set of instructions that dictates how it’s built and functions. In this analogy, the furniture pieces represent the various genes, and the instruction manual is the genotype that guides the assembly into a cohesive, functioning piece, much like how an organism's genetic makeup directs its development and traits.