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/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/ · noun
(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism..
Use genotype when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Genotype means (genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism..
Common synonyms include genetic constitution.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use genotype where its definition matches the intended context.
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