Search Results for: genetic map
Genetic map
Definition noun (1) A list of ordered genetic loci for a particular genome. (2) A map of the relative positions of genetic... Read More
Linkage map
Definition noun A genetic map showing the relative positions of genetic markers along a chromosome that is determined by... Read More
Circulation
Blood Blood is composed of a liquid, plasma, and blood cells such as erythrocytes (red blood cells,) leukocytes (white... Read More
Biodiversity
The biological world or life on earth is a marvel that has amazed us since time immemorial. The rich natural diversity of... Read More
Genetic marker
Definition noun, plural: genetic markers A gene or (a fragment of) DNA sequence having a known location on a chromosome, has... Read More
Marker gene
Definition noun, plural: marker genes (genetics) A gene with known physical location, easily detectable phenotype, and whose... Read More
Examples of Natural Selection
Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D. Darwin's Finches Darwin's finches are an excellent example of the way in... Read More
A Look Into Natural Selection and its Mechanisms
Charles Darwin is credited with outlining the fundamentals of evolution. He was a smart and eager pupil and protégé, and... Read More
Polytene chromosome
polytene chromosome (Science: cell biology) giant chromosomes produced by the successive replication of homologous pairs of... Read More
Genetic locus
Definition noun, plural: genetic loci The location of a gene (or of a significant sequence) on a chromosome or on a linkage... Read More
Northern Africa and biodiversity
Northern Africa and biodiversity Content Partner: United Nations Environment Programme (other articles) Article Topics:... Read More
Theory of Neuroscience
Nezih OKTAR Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkish) 2006, Volume 23, Number 3, Page(s) 155-158. An Open Access... Read More
Incubation period
Incubation Period Definition The incubation period is the time duration between exposure to the pathogen and the appearance... Read More
Thalassophobia
Among many psychological and psychiatric disorders, one is the fear of the ocean and the fear of deep water, which in... Read More