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genetic map
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genetic map [jə¦ned·ik ′map]
(genetics)
A graphic presentation of the linear arrangement of genes on a chromosome; gene positions are determined by percentages of recombination in linkage experiments. Also known as chromosome map.


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Recent genetic linkage studies have mapped the culprit gene to chromosome 9q22.
Other important mechanisms that could stabilize resistant populations are no-cost resistance mutations (25) and genetic linkage with adjacent genes.
Genetic linkage and association studies have identified many chromosomal regions and quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with complex phenotypes related to alcohol induced behaviors and/or alcoholism.
 
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