Question

What is the main difference between character and trait in genetics?

Answer 1

Character:

1. It is an observable feature in an organism, that helps in analyzing and identifying an organism.

Trait:

1. A trait is a characteristic feature in an organism that is not often observed externally.
2. It has a distinct variation from the phenotype of an organism.

Character	Trait
A single character can be observed in a population.	Two traits can appear in a population.
2. The colour of the eye is an example of character.	2. The black colour of the eye is an example of a trait.