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ge·net·ic mark·er

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. genetic markernoun

    a specific gene that produces a recognizable trait and can be used in family or population studies

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  1. genetic marker

    A genetic marker is a specific gene or segment of DNA with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify an individual or species. It can also be used to track the inheritance of traits and diseases within families, or to compare the genetic similarity between different species.

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  1. Genetic marker

    A genetic marker is a gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species. It can be described as a variation that can be observed. A genetic marker may be a short DNA sequence, such as a sequence surrounding a single base-pair change, or a long one, like minisatellites.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genetic marker in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genetic marker in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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