Genotype
An organism’s genetic make up or combination of alleles
Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, which includes all of its inherited genes and DNA sequences. It is determined by the combination of genetic material passed on from both parents during fertilization. The genotype determines the physical and behavioral characteristics of an organism, such as eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases. It can also influence the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in different environments. The genotype can be expressed as a sequence of letters representing the different alleles (versions of a gene) present in an individual’s DNA. For example, an individual with the genotype GG for a particular gene has two copies of the dominant allele ‘G’, while an individual with the genotype Gg has one dominant ‘G’ allele and one recessive ‘g’ allele.
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