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Karyotype

Biology; Genetics

A description of the number and structure of the chromosomes of an individual.

Non-random association of alleles at genetic loci such that combinations of alleles occur more or less frequently in a population than would be expected from the random formation of haplotypes. It ...

Pharmacogenetics

Biology; Genetics

The study of the influence of individual genes or alleles on the metabolism or function of drugs. Generally focused on understanding how an individual’s response to medication may be affected by ...

Pharmacogenomics

Biology; Genetics

The genome-wide study of the effects of drugs on gene expression patterns. Generally focused on funding new targets for drug discovery.

Phenocopy

Biology; Genetics

A environmentally-induced phenotype that mimics one caused by genetic factors.

Phenotype

Biology; Genetics

The observable traits of an organism. The phenotype results from the combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Physical map

Biology; Genetics

A map showing the relative positions of genes or other DNA sequences on the chromosomes, determined for example by how frequently the genes remain on the same segment of DNA when the chromosome is ...