noun
genotype
Genotype (noun) means the part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
noun
1
The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
2
A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.
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Etymology
From geno- + -type.
Rhymes for genotype
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What is the meaning of genotype?
"genotype" (noun) means the part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
What are the different meanings of genotype?
"genotype" has 2 main meanings: 1. The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism; 2. A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.