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Vocabulary Entry
genotype
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
Example Sentences
"The genotype of the plant determined its resistance to disease."
"Scientists study the genotype to better understand hereditary traits."
"Different genotypes can lead to variations in phenotype among individuals."
V
verb
To determine or examine the genotype of an organism.
Example Sentences
"Researchers plan to genotype the samples taken from the field."
"We need to genotype the organism to understand its genetic makeup."
"They decided to genotype the population to track genetic diversity."