noun
definition
The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
definition
A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.
verb
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To determine the genotype of.
noun
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The type species of a genus; generitype.
Examples of genotypes in a Sentence
The genotypes BB and Bb will both give a brown-eyed baby whereas genotype bb would give a blue-eyed baby.
To achieve this, it is necessary to identify the wanted genotypes or gene combinations.
The resistant genotypes produced will be used by potato breeders.
For example, some viral genotypes may be particularly prone to transmission or the life history of the host may be important.
Allele frequencies are used where parental genotypes are missing.
Initial research will determine the ability of these two cow genotypes to meet the objectives of the research program under Northern Ireland conditions.
In particular, ' strains ' of parasites may have been selected for compatibility with the local host genotypes.
Genotypes of SARS patients were also tested for association with clinical outcome measures as well as hematological and biochemical laboratory indices.
If women are able to bear, they are isolated with the 'breeders' and made to reproduce fresh genotypes for the community.