Chemotype

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001995",
  "term": "Chemotype",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemically distinct entity within a species or population, characterized by a specific profile of secondary metabolites. These chemical variations can arise from genetic differences or environmental factors, leading to distinct biochemical phenotypes. For example, different chemotypes of a plant species may produce varying ratios of essential oil components.",
  "synonyms": [
    "chemovar"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1143 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chemotype/"
}