Genotype
What Genotype means in Biology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The genetic constitution of an organism; the specific alleles it possesses for a trait.
The genetic constitution of an organism, describing the alleles it possesses.
The genetic constitution of an organism (the alleles it has).
Topics that use Genotype
- Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Modern Genetics (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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