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position effect

Variation in the expression of a gene resulting from changes in its location within a chromosome.

position effect

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) the effect on the phenotype of interacting genes when their relative positions on the chromosome are altered, as by inversion

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position effect - (genetics) the effect on the expression of a gene that is produced by changing its location in a chromosome

genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms

consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

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