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Vocabulary Term Details

Loci

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus_%28genetics%29)

In genetics and genetic computation, a locus (plural loci) is the specific location of a gene or DNA sequence on a chromosome. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Locus (genetics)

Approved Date
30-Jan-2013

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