genotype
the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms with reference to a single trait, set of traits, or an entire complex of traits.
the sum total of genes transmitted from parent to offspring.
Origin of genotype
1Other words from genotype
- gen·o·typ·ic [jen-uh-tip-ik, jee-nuh-], /ˌdʒɛn əˈtɪp ɪk, ˌdʒi nə-/, gen·o·typ·i·cal, adjective
- gen·o·typ·i·cal·ly, adverb
- Compare phenotype.
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How to use genotype in a sentence
Because of different genotypes the potential of the temporal region to respond to selective demands varied from group to group.
The Adductor Muscles of the Jaw In Some Primitive Reptiles | Richard C. Fox
British Dictionary definitions for genotype
/ (ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp) /
the genetic constitution of an organism
a group of organisms with the same genetic constitution
- Compare phenotype
Derived forms of genotype
- genotypic (ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɪpɪk) or genotypical, adjective
- genotypically, adverb
- genotypicity (ˌdʒɛnəʊtɪˈpɪsɪtɪ), noun
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Scientific definitions for genotype
[ jĕn′ə-tīp′, jē′nə-tīp′ ]
The genetic makeup of an organism as distinguished from its physical characteristics. Compare phenotype.
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Cultural definitions for genotype
A combination of alleles situated on corresponding chromosomes that determines a specific trait.
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