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Gene Orders
Gene orders (pronunciation: /dʒiːn ˈɔːrdərz/) refer to the arrangement of genes on a chromosome. The order of genes is determined through techniques such as gene mapping and genome sequencing.
Etymology
The term "gene orders" is derived from the English words "gene", which comes from the Greek word "genos" meaning origin, and "order", which comes from the Old English word "ordere" meaning arrangement.
Related Terms
- Gene Mapping: A method used to determine the locus of a gene and the distances between genes.
- Genome Sequencing: A process that determines the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome at a single time.
- Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
- Genes: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gene orders
- Wikipedia's article - Gene orders
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