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Gene mapping is the process of establishing the locations of genes on the chromosomes.
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Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cell.
… may be used for understanding a variety of chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic mutations. … FISH is useful, … reside on a person's chromosomes. When a probe binds to a chromosome, its fluorescent tag provides a way for … Locus specific probes bind to a particular region of a chromosome. This type of probe is useful when scientists have …
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A contig is a series of overlapping DNA sequences used to make a map that reconstructs the original DNA sequence of a chromosome or a region of a chromosome.
… a map that reconstructs the original DNA sequence of a chromosome or a region of a chromosome. … DNA Sequences, DNA Mapping, Chromosomes … A … a map that reconstructs the original DNA sequence of a chromosome or a region of a chromosome. … Educational …
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X-linked, as related to genetics, refers to characteristics or traits that are influenced by genes on the X chromosome.
… or traits that are influenced by genes on the X chromosome. … Chromosome, Mutation, Sex Chromosome, Sex Linked, X Chromosome, Y Chromosome, …
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A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.
… organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes. … Chromosome, Cell, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) … A nucleus, as …
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Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein.
… Chromatin … Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein. … Chromosome, Histones, Gene Expression, DNA … Chromatin refers … in the cell nucleus. … Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein. … Educational …
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Haploid is the quality of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes.
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A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell.
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Sex linked is a trait in which a gene is located on a sex chromosome.
… Sex linked is a trait in which a gene is located on a sex chromosome. … Cell, Mutation, Gene, Sex Chromosome … Sex-linked, as related to genetics, refers to … refers to traits or disorders influenced by genes on the X chromosome, as it contains many more genes than the smaller Y …