What is the difference between a haplotype and a genotype?

Answer 1

These are two closely related ideas. A haplotype is a set of DNA variations that are usually inherited together. These sets or haplotypes are located on one chromosome. The alleles making up a haplotype can be located in different places on the chromosome but they are inherited together.

The genotype can refer to a single trait or multiple traits inherited together from a parent. The genotype is the combination of genes at a particular locus.

Thus, the genetic material in a haplotype can be at different loci or positions on the chromosome but for a genotype the genetic material is all at one locus.

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Answer 2

Oliver Antoine

Haplotype refers to a set of alleles on a single chromosome inherited together. Genotype refers to the entire genetic makeup of an individual, encompassing all genes and alleles.

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