Genotype (Gr. genea, race; typto, strike), the germinal constitution of an organism.

Geotropism (Gr. ge, earth; tropē, turning), defined, [p. 198].

Germ-Cell, a reproductive cell.

Germinal Variations, variations which owe their origin to some modification in the germ-cells.

Germ-Plasm, the material basis of inheritance.

Gonad (Gr. gonos, generation), a germ-gland.

Haploid (Gr. haploos, single; eidos, form), the single or reduced number of chromosomes as found, for instance, in the mature germ-cells.

Heliotropism (Gr. helios, sun; tropē, turning), defined, [p. 198].

Heredity (L. heres, heir), resemblance of individuals to their progenitors based on community of origin.