genotypic (redirected from genotypic selection)

gen·o·type  (jn-tp, jn-)

n.

1. The genetic makeup, as distinguished from the physical appearance, of an organism or a group of organisms.

2. The combination of alleles located on homologous chromosomes that determines a specific characteristic or trait.

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[Greek genos, race; see gen- in Indo-European roots + Latin typus, type; see type.]

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geno·typic (-tpk), geno·typi·cal adj.

geno·typi·cal·ly adv.

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Adj.

1.

genotypic - of or relating to or constituting a genotype; "genotypical pattern" genotypical