Genotype

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This is one of the fundamental definitions for comprehending evolution of populations.


Genotype is the genetic makeup of a cell, an organism or an individual; it is the genetic constitution usually with reference to a specific character under consideration.

A genotype frequency is the proportion of a particular genotype in the population of the same species.




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The main author of this article is Stamoulis, Antonios
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Citation: Stamoulis, Antonios (2009): Genotype. Available from http://www.coastalwiki.org/wiki/Genotype [accessed on 28-03-2024]