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chromosome map

(Genetics) a graphic representation of the positions of genes on chromosomes, obtained by observation of chromosome bands or by determining the degree of linkage between genes. See also genetic map

chromosome mapping n

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Washington, June 18 ( ANI ): The Virginia Tech entomologists have created a chromosome map that can help distinguish between yellow fever and malaria mosquitoes in order to prevent the disease.

Researchers differentiate yellow fever, malaria mosquitoes by gene mapping

Optical genome mapping (8) of R1101 generated a consensus full-length map showing a circular chromosome map of [much greater than] 4.32 Mb ([+ or -] 5%) in length.

Genome sequencing of pathogenic Rhodococcus spp

These genes are all over the human chromosome map; one of them is on the Y chromosome.