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Phenotype: The observable appearance of traits of an organism. Eye color, blood type, and weight are examples of phenotypes, as is the presence or absence of disease.

Protein: Also known as polypeptides, proteins are the primary building blocks of cells. A gene carries the code that a cell uses to make a particular protein.