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position effect

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position effect
n.
Variation in the expression of a gene resulting from changes in its location within a chromosome.
position effect
n
(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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Noun1.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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