| genetic map n. A graphic representation of the arrangement of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. Also called gene map. |
genetic map
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) a graphic representation of the order of genes within chromosomes by means of detailed analysis of the DNA See also chromosome map
genetic mapping n
| genetic map or gene map A graphic representation of the arrangement of a gene or a DNA sequence on a chromosome. A genetic map is used to locate and identify the gene or group of genes that determines a particular inherited trait.  Locating and identifying genes in a genetic map is called genetic mapping. |
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| Noun | 1. | genetic map - graphical representation of the arrangement of genes on a chromosome organization, arrangement, organisation, system - an organized structure for arranging or classifying; "he changed the arrangement of the topics"; "the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original"; "he tried to understand their system of classification" |
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