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locus (pl. loci)

The position on a chromosome of a gene or other chromosome marker; also, the DNA at that position. The use of locus is sometimes restricted to mean expressed DNA regions.

See also: gene expression.

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  • Category: Genome
  • Company: U.S. DOE
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