Locus (genetics)
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locus-genetics-177-5939281
title:
Locus (genetics)
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In genetics, a locus is a specific, fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located. Each chromosome carries many genes, with each gene occupying a different position or locus; in humans, the total number of protein-coding genes in a complete haploid set of 23 chromosomes is estimated at 19,000–20,000. Genes may possess multiple variants known as alleles, and an allele may also be said to reside at a particular locus. Diploid and polyploid cells whose chromoso
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encyclopedia
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Location of a gene or region on a chromosome
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_(genetics)
date created:
2005-10-05T17:09:11Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T00:59:16Z
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