What does "genotype" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "genotype"?

Pronounced //ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp//.

Common synonyms include: genetic constitution, allele, allelic combination, allelic composition, allelic data, allelic pattern.

/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Noun

1
The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
2
The type species of a genus; generitype. obsolete
3
the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism wordnet
4
A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.
5
a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution wordnet

Verb

"In biology, the students learn the difference between the genotype and the phenotype."

Etymology 1

From geno- + type.

Etymology 2

Blend of genus + type.