Genes, Overlapping
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Genes whose nucleotide sequences overlap to some degree. The overlapped sequences may involve structural or regulatory genes of eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells. |
| Previously Indexed: |
Base Sequence (1975-1987),Genes, Structural (1975-1987),specific microbial gene heading (1978-1987) |
Genes, Overlapping Categories.
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Nested Genes - Genes whose entire sequences are contained within other genes. |
Genes, Overlapping Definitions and Terms
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