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genotype (jēn`ətīp'): see genetics genome, or characteristic set of genes, that contains the total genetic information for an individual organism. In many familiar organisms two genes for each trait are present in each individual, and these paired genes, both governing the same trait, are called alleles. ..... Click the link for more information. . genotypeGenetic makeup of an organism. The genotype determines the hereditary potentials and limitations of an individual. Among organisms that reproduce sexually, an individual's genotype comprises the entire complex of genes inherited from both parents. Sexual reproduction guarantees that each individual has a unique genotype, except for identical twins, who come from the same fertilized egg. See also phenotype, variation. genotype [′jē·nə‚tīp] (genetics) The genetic constitution of an organism, usually in respect to one gene or a few genes relevant in a particular context. (systematics) The type species of a genus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In 2001, New York City implemented genotyping to its tuberculosis (TB) control activities by using IS6110 restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) and spoligotyping to type isolates from culture-positive TB patients. DxS Ltd, a genotyping services and personalized medicine company, and Sangtec Molecular Diagnostics AB, a company specialized in developing and marketing standardized clinical molecular diagnostic tests, have signed a licence agreement for DxS' Scorpions[TM] technology. SAN DIEGO -- Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced today that deCODE genetics, which operates the world's largest services facility offering Illumina single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) genotyping services, has received Illumina Certified Service Provider (CSPro) certification for Infinium([R]) Genotyping. |
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