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[n] a specific gene that produces a recognizable trait and can be used in family or population studies |
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| | See Also: | | factor, gene |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An identifiable substance that is associated with a normal or an abnormal gene. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A gene which has an easily identifiable phenotype so that one can tell apart cells or individuals which have the gene and those which do not have it. Such a gene can also be used as a probe to mark cell nuclei or chromosomes so that they can easily be isolated or identified from other nuclei or chromosomes later. |
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- A gene or group of genes used to "mark" or track the action of microbes.
- A gene or other identifiable portion of DNA whose inheritance can be followed.
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