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Marker gene

Definition
noun, plural: marker genes
(genetics) A gene with known physical location, easily detectable phenotype, and whose pattern of inheritance can be followed.
Supplement
These markers are used to trace or identify specific region of a gene (especially one that is associated with an inherited disease) on a particular chromosome. These markers can be an enzymatic reporter gene, a selectable marker conferring antibiotic resistance or a cell membrane protein with a characteristic epitope.
Also called: genetic marker, DNA marker.

See also: genetic map.

Last updated on March 1st, 2021

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