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parental imprinting |
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parental imprinting [pə¦ren·təl ′im‚print·iŋ] (genetics) The condition whereby the extent of gene expression depends upon the sex of the parent that transmits the gene. Also known as genomic imprinting. 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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These effects result, in part, from chromium-induced epigenetic changes in the sperm that alter parental imprinting. |
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