The phenotype of a cell that lacks the trp and lac genes. Introduction: The genetic composition of an organism is termed as genotype. The genotype may vary in many aspects. The physical appearance or the growth characteristic of an organism is termed as phenotype of that organism. The phenotype is influenced and characterized by the genotype.

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The phenotype of a cell that lacks the trp and lac genes.

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The genetic composition of an organism is termed as genotype. The genotype may vary in many aspects. The physical appearance or the growth characteristic of an organism is termed as phenotype of that organism. The phenotype is influenced and characterized by the genotype.

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