Genetic marker Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Genetic marker.

  • 4 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (4)

1,198 words, approx. 4 pages
Marker Systems Marker systems are tools for studying the transfer of genes into an experimental organism. In gene transfer studies, a foreign gene, called a trans-gene, is placed into an organism, in ... Read more
1,618 words, approx. 6 pages
The Discovery of Genetic Markers for Disease Overview Genetic markers are sequences of DNA located near defective or disease-causing genes that can be used to indicate the presence or absence of these... Read more
164 words, approx. 1 pages
Genetic Marker A genetic marker is an easily observed gene. When the gene is expressed, the phenotypic effects are very obvious. The gene is consequently used to identify an individual or a cell that ... Read more
390 words, approx. 2 pages
Genetic Marker A genetic marker is a particular gene or DNA base sequence associated with a identifiable chromosome. Increasingly, specific genetic markers are being associated with particular genes o... Read more