Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
| Definition: |
Variation occurring within a species in the presence or length of DNA fragment generated by a specific endonuclease at a specific site in the genome. Such variations are generated by mutations that create or abolish recognition sites for these enzymes or change the length of the fragment. |
| Previously Indexed: |
Chromosome Mapping (1971-1986),DNA (1966-1971),DNA Restriction Enzymes (1979-1986),Endonucleases (1975-1977),Genes, Structural (1977-1986),Polymorphism (Genetics) (1980-1986) |
Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length Definitions and Terms
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