MetaGlossary.com: Polymorphisms

Keywords: Markers, Dna, Sequence, Population, Variation

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Changed genes, DNA sequences or chromosome structures which occur naturally in the population and do not cause any harm to the individual.

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Naturally occurring variations in DNA sequence. Polymorphisms are useful as genetic markers because they allow researchers to distinguish between DNA of different origins.

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Variations in genes (DNA) that may improve, degrade or leave unchanged, the capability of the associated protein. They contribute towards the differences between individuals in a population.

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DNA sequence variation that occurs in at least 1% of the population.

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the differences in DNA sequences that occur naturally. They are used as genetic markers because researchers can use them to tell apart DNA from different sources.

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