Word
genotype
Phoneticsgeno·type
US/ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/
UK/dʒˈɛnətˌaɪp/
Definition
n. the specific set of genes that an organism has. It is the genetic blueprint that determines how an organism develops and functions.
n. the genetic constitution of an organism, specifically the combination of alleles present at a particular locus or the entire set of genes.
Examples
“The scientist studied the genotype of the plant to see how it would grow.”
“While two siblings may look very different, they often share the same genotype because they inherited genes from the same parents.”
“The research team compared the genotype of the laboratory mice with their phenotypic traits to understand how specific genetic variations influence behavior under stress.”
Examples
simple
“The scientist studied the genotype of the plant to see how it would grow.”
contextual
“While two siblings may look very different, they often share the same genotype because they inherited genes from the same parents.”
complex
“The research team compared the genotype of the laboratory mice with their phenotypic traits to understand how specific genetic variations influence behavior under stress.”
Real-World Examples
“Genotyping tests can now be designed to identify rare patients and donors carrying the relevant MAL changes.” “They examined how genotype, saturated fat consumption, diet type, and changes in LDL cholesterol from baseline to 6 months were related.” Etymology
From geno- + type.
Blend of genus + type.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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