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Inactive mutant

Inactive mutant

Inactive mutant a mutant that is not phenotypically manifest. Synonym: silent... Read More

Mutant

Definition noun, plural: mutants (1) An organism, gene, or chromosome that is different from the wild type by one or more... Read More

mosaicism definition and example

Mosaicism

Cells often go through many divisions before they become a part of an organism’s genetic make-up. This leaves room for... Read More

allele - definition and example

Allele

Allele Definition What are alleles? An allele is a term coined to describe a specific copy of a gene. Genes, the DNA... Read More

Cell cycle

Definition noun (cell biology) The sequence of growth and division of a cell, and consists of a series of biological... Read More