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Glossary of Genetic Terms

 
 [-- genotype --]

 
defined: The genetic identity of an individual that does not show as outward characteristics.

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Dr. Paul Meltzer, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Cancer Genetics, defines genotype.

related
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  genetic marker, phenotype

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