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yeast artificial chromosome (YAC)

Biology; Genome

Constructed from yeast DNA, it is a vector used to clone large DNA fragments. See also: cloning vector, cosmid.

pedigree

Biology; Genome

A family tree diagram that shows how a particular genetic trait or disease has been inherited. See also: inherit.

Cell or organism with membrane-bound, structurally discrete nucleus and other well-developed subcellular compartments. Eukaryotes include all organisms except viruses, bacteria, and bluegreen algae. ...

zinc-finger protein

Biology; Genome

A secondary feature of some proteins containing a zinc atom; a DNA-binding protein.

penetrance

Biology; Genome

The probability of a gene or genetic trait being expressed. "Complete" penetrance means the gene or genes for a trait are expressed in all the population who have the genes. "Incomplete" penetrance ...