genotype
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "genotype"in English

Genotype
01

the genetic makeup of an organism, determined by the combination of genes inherited from its parents

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
genotypes
Examples
The genotype of an individual is responsible for the inheritance of specific traits, such as eye color and height.
02

a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution

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