genotype

English

/ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/, /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • (genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
  • A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.

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Prefix from English type.

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