Genotype
/dʒˈɛnəˌtaɪp/
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Definition
(noun) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
Sentence Examples
In biology, the students learn the difference between the genotype and the phenotype.
In biology, it is important to distinguish phenotype from genotype.
CEFR Practice Quiz
While an organism's phenotype is its physical appearance, its ____ is its complete set of genetic material.