👉 In genetics, a "cerotype" refers to a specific type of gene that is inherited from one parent and expressed in a particular way by the offspring. This concept was introduced by Charles Darwin in his theory of evolution by natural selection. The term has been applied to many different species, including humans, dogs, cats, and birds, as well as to certain genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis. In genetics, a "cerotype" refers to a specific type of gene that is inherited