Meaning & use
genotype
The specific genetic makeup of an individual organism, as distinct from its observable traits.
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Two plants can have the same genotype but look different because of their environment.
Researchers compared the genotype of each mouse to identify the mutation responsible for the disease.
A note on using this word
Genotype refers to genetic information itself, while "phenotype" refers to the traits that result from it.
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