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gene duplication [′jēn düp·lə′kā·shən] (genetics) The reduction in fitness of a diploid population due to new mutant genes and those already in the gene pool. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In both chimps and people, the tip regions of chromosomes appear most volatile, showing signs of frequent gene duplication and migration of various genes from one location to another, according to a group led by Washington's Barbara J. Key words: Cyp2a, Cyp2b, Cyp2f, Cyp2g, Cyp2s, Cyp2t, cytochrome P450, gene family, gene duplication. Since gene duplication is frequently accompanied by divergence of function, identifying the duplicate lineage (or orthology group) of a particular gene can greatly improve predictions of the gene's function. |
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