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D3.2.6—Phenotypic plasticity

Phenotypic plasticity occurs when the same genotype produces different phenotypes under different environmental conditions in inheritance problems in inheritance problems.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D3.2.6
Level
SL

Concept essentials

  • One genotype can produce different phenotypes in different environments.
  • Phenotypic plasticity changes expression without changing DNA sequence.
  • Environmental effects can complicate genotype-to-phenotype predictions.
ConceptIB Biology SL