Muller's morphs
Muller's Morphs
Muller's Morphs (pronunciation: Muh-ler's Morfs) is a term used in the field of genetics and evolutionary biology to describe the different forms or variations of a gene that can exist within a population. The term is named after the German geneticist Hermann Joseph Muller, who made significant contributions to the understanding of genetic variation and its role in evolution.
Etymology
The term "Muller's Morphs" is derived from the name of Hermann Joseph Muller, who first described the concept, and the Greek word "morphē", meaning form or shape. The term thus refers to the different "forms" or "shapes" that a gene can take within a population.
Definition
In genetics, a morph is a variant of a gene that can result in different observable physical traits, or phenotypes. Muller's Morphs refers to these different forms of a gene that can exist within a population. These morphs can result in different phenotypes, and can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
Related Terms
- Allele: An allele is a variant form of a gene. Muller's Morphs can be considered as different alleles of a gene.
- Genotype: The genotype is the set of genes in an organism's DNA. The different morphs of a gene contribute to the genotype of an organism.
- Phenotype: The phenotype is the observable physical properties of an organism, which are influenced by its genetic makeup (genotype) and its environmental influences. The different morphs of a gene can result in different phenotypes.
- Evolution: Evolution is the process of change in all forms of life over generations. Genetic variation, such as that represented by Muller's Morphs, is a key driver of evolution.
- Natural Selection: Natural selection is the process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to the effects of inherited traits on the differential reproductive success of organisms. The different morphs of a gene can be subject to natural selection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Muller's morphs
- Wikipedia's article - Muller's morphs
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