Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or constituting a genotype: Pertaining to the genetic constitution of an organism, as opposed to its observable characteristics (phenotype). It describes the specific combination of alleles or genetic makeup that an individual possesses.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The study focused on the genotypic differences between the two strains of bacteria.
  • A genotypic analysis is required to confirm the diagnosis, as symptoms alone are not specific.
  • The genotypic variation within the population was surprisingly high.

Advanced Usage

• "Genotypic frequency": The proportion of a particular genotype among individuals in a population.
  • Researchers calculated the genotypic frequency of the allele in the sampled community.
• "Genotypic selection": Selection based on the genetic makeup of an organism rather than its physical traits.
  • The breeding program employed genotypic selection to enhance disease resistance.

Variants and Related Words

• Genotype (n): The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
  • The plant's genotype determines its potential traits.
• Genotypical (adj): A less common variant of 'genotypic', with the same meaning.
  • The genotypical pattern was consistent across all subjects.
• Genotypically (adv): In a manner relating to genotype.
  • The populations differed genotypically but appeared similar.

Synonyms

• Genetic (when referring to the hereditary material).
• Hereditary (pertaining to inheritance).

Related Phrases

• Genotypic ratio: The ratio of different genotypes in the offspring of a genetic cross.
  • The observed genotypic ratio in the F2 generation was 1:2:1.
• Genotypic-phenotypic correlation: The relationship between an organism's genetic code and its expressed traits.
  • The research aims to understand the genotypic-phenotypic correlation for this complex disease.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or constituting a genotype
   • genotypical pattern