genotype
noun
- the fundamental constitution of an organism in terms of its hereditary factors
- a group of organisms each having the same hereditary characteristics
- the type species of a genus
See genotype in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jĕnˈə-tīpˌ, jēˈnə-)
noun- The genetic makeup, as distinguished from the physical appearance, of an organism or a group of organisms.
- The combination of alleles located on homologous chromosomes that determines a specific characteristic or trait.
Related Forms:
- genˌo·typˈic (-tĭpˈĭk), genˌo·typˈi·cal adjective
- genˌo·typˈi·cal·ly adverb
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