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mapping

The process of deducing schematic representations of DNA. Three types of DNA maps can be constructed: physical maps, genetic maps, and cytogenetic maps, with the key distinguishing feature among these three types being the landmarks on which they are based.

Dr. Eric Green, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genome Technology Branch, defines mapping.

Related terms: cytogenetic map, genetic map, Human Genome Project, physical map.

Permanent link mapping - Modification date 2020-01-16 - Creation date 2020-01-16


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