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/
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.