genotype

• Constitution génétique d'un organisme, en particulier l'ensemble des allèles présents à des locus spécifiques, ou le groupe d'organismes partageant cette composition génétique particulière.

A noun referring to the genetic constitution of an organism, specifically the set of alleles present at particular loci, or a group of organisms sharing that specific genetic makeup.

1. Genetic constitution of an organismC1formalscientific

   The complete set of genes or genetic material present in an organism, which determines its hereditary traits.

   Constitution génétique d'un organisme

   • The genotype of the plant determines its flower color.
   • Scientists analyzed the genotype of the bacteria to understand its resistance.
   • Identical twins share the same genotype.

   Synonymesgenetic constitutiongenome

2. Specific alleles at particular lociC1formalscientific

   The specific combination of alleles (gene variants) an organism possesses at a given genetic location.

   Génotype (combinaison d'allèles)

   • The genotype for eye color includes alleles for blue and brown.
   • A heterozygous genotype has two different alleles for a trait.
   • The study examined the genotype of the population for a specific gene.