Question

We know that the phenotype of the plant, from the cellular, to tissue, to whole plant, is the result of the interactions of the genotype of the plant and the environment where it is growing. Choose one developmental transition stage and discuss the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the transition and therefore the phenotype observed.

Answer 1

It's the genes that determines the behaviour and physiology of the organisms. Bt now a days,it also has been seen that environment play a crucial role in defining morphology and physiology of the organisms.

For instance- The kangaroo rat(native to arid areas of Western North America) have their genes which synthesize proteins, helpful in water retention. Also the environment i.e, arid areas, which adapted the kangaroo rats to use metabolic water