Meaning of the word genotype in English

What does genotype mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

genotype

US /ˈdʒen.oʊ.taɪp/
UK /ˈdʒen.ə.taɪp/
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Noun

the genetic constitution of an individual organism

Example:
The researcher analyzed the genotype of the plants to determine their resistance to disease.
Identical twins have the same genotype.

Verb

to investigate the genetic constitution of an individual

Example:
We need to genotype all the patients in the clinical trial.
The lab will genotype the samples by next week.