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genotype

/ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/

Meanings
noun
The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

Examples :

"The plant's genotype for flower color, which included a specific gene sequence, determined that its petals would be red, even though its neighbor had a different genotype and purple flowers. "
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Related Words

Illustration designated

designated verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

Illustration representative

representative noun

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

A delegate.

"The student council chose a representative to speak at the school assembly. "

Illustration determined

determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

Illustration establishing

establishing verb

/ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company is establishing a new branch in Chicago to better serve its Midwest customers. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration predisposed

predisposed verb

/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/ /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzdəd/

To make someone susceptible to something (such as a disease).

"Poor nutrition can predispose children to developing chronic health problems later in life. "

Illustration phenotype

phenotype noun

/ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/

The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.

"The student's tall stature, a noticeable phenotype, likely results from a combination of genes inherited from her parents and a diet rich in nutrients during her childhood. "

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

Illustration constitution

constitution noun

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/

The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.

"The successful constitution of our community garden relied on everyone contributing their time and skills. "

Illustration determines

determines verb

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnz/ /dɪˈtɜrmənz/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The fence determines the boundary of our yard. "

Illustration researchers

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "