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prokaryote

Biology; Genome

Cell or organism lacking a membrane-bound, structurally discrete nucleus and other subcellular compartments. Bacteria are examples of prokaryotes. See also: chromosome, eukaryote.

gene family

Biology; Genome

Group of closely related genes that make similar products..

avuncular relationship

Biology; Genome

The genetic relationship between nieces and nephews and their aunts and uncles..

promoter

Biology; Genome

A DNA site to which RNA polymerase will bind and initiate transcription..

A cross between an animal that is heterozygous for alleles obtained from two parental strains and a second animal from one of those parental strains. Also used to describe the breeding protocol of an ...