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Genotype Definition - Understanding the Genetic Constitution of Organisms

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The genotype is the genetic information inherited from the parents by an offspring. It is essentially the genetic 'blueprint' that carries the instructions for all the traits an organism can possibly exhibit. These traits, when manifested physically, are referred to as phenotype.

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A genotype is the genetic blueprint of an organism.
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A genotype is defined as the unique genetic constitution of a living organism.

The three genotypes are homozygous dominant (PP), Heterozygous (Pp) and Homozygous (pp).

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