genotype

1 a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution

2 the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism [syn: genetic constitution]

English

Pronunciation

• a RP /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/, /"dZEn.@U.taIp/
• a US /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/, /"dZi:n.oU.taIp/

Noun

1. the combination of alleles, situated on corresponding chromosomes, that determines a specific trait of an individual
2. a group of organisms having the same genetic constitution

Translations

Translations to be checked

• ttbc French: génotype
• ttbc Italian: genotipo
• ttbc Portuguese: genótipo
• ttbc Spanish: genotipo
• ttbc Swedish: genotyp

Related terms

• gene
• phenotype

Danish

Noun

genotype

1. genotype

Dutch

Noun

genotype

1. genotype

References

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