genotype
/'dʤenoutaip/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The specific set of alleles an organism possesses at one or more genetic loci: This refers to the exact genetic makeup of an individual for a particular trait or set of traits. It is the organism's internal genetic code.
- A group of organisms that share the same genetic constitution: This refers to a class or category of organisms that are genetically identical or very similar.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Scientists analyzed the plant's genotype to understand its resistance to disease.
- Individuals with the same genotype for eye color may still have different phenotypes due to environmental factors.
- The lab mice used in the study were all of the same genotype.
Advanced Usage
- "To determine the genotype": To identify the specific alleles present.
- The test was used to determine the patient's genotype for the inherited condition.
- "Genotype frequency": The proportion of a particular genotype in a population.
- The study calculated the genotype frequency of the variant in the sampled community.
Variants and Related Words
- Genotypic (adj): Relating to or of the nature of a genotype.
- The researchers observed significant genotypic variation among the samples.
- Genotyping (n): The process of determining an organism's genotype.
- Genotyping is a crucial step in modern genetic research.
Synonyms
- Genetic constitution: The genetic makeup of an organism.
- Genetic makeup: The complete set of genes or alleles.
Related Terms and Contrasts
- Phenotype (n): The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. This is a key contrasting term.
- While the genotype provides the blueprint, the phenotype is the expressed trait.
Noun
- the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism
- a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution