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gene pool, the total of all genes gene, the structural unit of inheritance in living organisms. A gene is, in essence, a segment of DNA that has a particular purpose, i.e., that codes for (contains the chemical information necessary for the creation of) a specific enzyme or other protein. ..... Click the link for more information. in a population of a particular species. See genetics genome, or characteristic set of genes, that contains the total genetic information for an individual organism. In many familiar organisms two genes for each trait are present in each individual, and these paired genes, both governing the same trait, are called alleles. ..... Click the link for more information. . |
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We propose that this definition of special tests for variety assignment be extended to include sequence and phylogenetic differentiation of major lineages, such as IIIC versus the proposed IIID genetic variety. Evolutionarily, that added exposure ought to be associated with more genetic variety in immune systems than solitary lifestyles show. The warm-weather cousin that's dormant through the winter has retained more genetic variety, he says, which supports the notion that it suffered less from the glaciers. |
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Genetic variety
