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| − | The '''genotype''' is the | + | The '''genotype''' is the [[genetics|genetic]] identity of an individual that does not show in outward characteristics.<ref>[http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm?key=genotype Genome.gov]</ref> |
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| + | {{Cquote|The genotype refers to the entire set of genes in a cell, an organism, or an individual. A gene for a particular character or trait may exist in two allelic forms; one is [[Dominant gene|dominant]] (e.g. A) and the other is [[Recessive allele|recessive]] (e.g. a). Based on this, there could be three possible genotypes for a particular character. For instance, a genotype of AA delineates [[Homozygous genotype|homozygous]] dominance whereas a genotype of Aa is an example of [[Heterozygous genotype|heterozygous]] dominance. A genotype of aa is an instance of homozygous recessive. The genotype is a major factor that determines the [[phenotype]] of an organism. For example, the genotype determines the color of the petal of a pea plant.<ref>[http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Genotype Biology Online]</ref>}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:00, May 27, 2017
The genotype is the genetic identity of an individual that does not show in outward characteristics.[1]
According to Biology Oniine:
| “ | The genotype refers to the entire set of genes in a cell, an organism, or an individual. A gene for a particular character or trait may exist in two allelic forms; one is dominant (e.g. A) and the other is recessive (e.g. a). Based on this, there could be three possible genotypes for a particular character. For instance, a genotype of AA delineates homozygous dominance whereas a genotype of Aa is an example of heterozygous dominance. A genotype of aa is an instance of homozygous recessive. The genotype is a major factor that determines the phenotype of an organism. For example, the genotype determines the color of the petal of a pea plant.[2] | ” |