Before entering fully into the meaning of the term genotype, it is necessary to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it derives from Greek and that it is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language:
-The noun "génos", which can be translated as "lineage".
-The word "typos", which is equivalent to "type" or "prototype".
The set made up of all the genes of an individual is called a genotype .
Alleles are the various forms that a gene can take. When alleles manifest, they determine certain characteristics (such as blood type or eye color). The properties of the genotype, therefore, depend on the allelic composition.
It should be noted that the totality of the genes that a species has is known as its genome , which can have multiple variations. The process that determines the particular variations that are recorded in an individual is genotyping . The genotype, in short, is the genetic information of a particular individual .
The manifestation of the genotype in a specific environment, with environmental factors affecting the DNA , is called phenotype . Therefore, while the genotype is the set of genes of an organism, the phenotype refers to the traits of that same organism.
In other words: while all the information found in the chromosomes , whether manifested or not, forms the genotype, the phenotype is the expression of the genotype based on the influence exerted by the environment.
The genotype is the genetic content : the genes that are inherited according to the genome. The phenotype, the manifestation of the genotype according to the environmental incidence, which can be observed in the physiology and morphology (physical qualities that can be seen) of the individual.
Likewise, it must be made clear that there are various classes of genotypes, based on the classification carried out by the American scientist Peter D'Adamo. We are referring to the following:
-Gatherer genotype, which is that of those who have a propensity to gain weight and are at risk of suffering from diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
-Hunter genotype, which is the one found in human beings who have a rather stylized appearance and are characterized by the fact that they also have problems with allergies and stomach acidity. Among the health problems they are prone to suffer from are diabetes, arthritis and even asthma.
-Warrior genotype, which is the one possessed by those who are very healthy and thin when they are young, but who, as they grow, begin to gain weight and even have difficulties keeping their weight under control. Among the diseases they may suffer from are heart pathologies or insulin resistance.
-Explorer genotype, which is one of those who are identified as having great longevity, but with a very weak state of health.
Also added to these are the master genotype, which is that of strong and vigorous people, and the nomadic genotype, which is balanced individuals who easily adapt to everything around them.