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Noun: genotype  'je-nu,tIp or 'jee-now,tIp
  1. The particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism
    "The plant's genotype determined its resistance to certain diseases";
    - genetic constitution
     
  2. A group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution
    "The researchers studied the genotype of the fruit flies to understand inheritance patterns"

Derived forms: genotypes

Type of: biological group, composition, constitution, makeup, make-up, physical composition

Encyclopedia: Genotype