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Explain the Term Genotype.

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Explain the Term Genotype.

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Genotype: The genetic composition of an organism is called a genotype.

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Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Genetics - Explain the Terms

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Genetics
Explain the Terms | Q 9

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