Here's a breakdown:

* Genotype: The specific combination of alleles (variations of a gene) that an individual possesses. It's like the genetic blueprint.

* Phenotype: The observable characteristics of an individual, influenced by both their genotype and environmental factors. This is what you see, like hair color, eye color, or height.

So, while you might say someone has blue eyes (phenotype), their genotype would describe the specific combination of genes that led to that eye color.