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Genetic Loci  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Genetic Locus

Scope note

  • Specific regions that are mapped within a GENOME. Genetic loci are usually identified with a shorthand notation that indicates the chromosome number and the position of a specific band along the P or Q arm of the chromosome where they are found. For example the locus 6p21 is found within band 21 of the P-arm of CHROMOSOME 6. Many well known genetic loci are also known by common names that are associated with a genetic function or HEREDITARY DISEASE.

History note

  • 2010

In other languages

  • Finnish

  • geenikohta
  • geenilokukset
  • geenilokus
  • geenipaikka
  • lokukset
  • lokus
  • paikka
  • Swedish

  • Genplatser

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D056426

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