37 Terms
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deletion map
Biology; Genome
A description of a specific chromosome that uses defined mutations --specific deleted areas in the genome-- as 'biochemical signposts,' or markers for specific areas..
teratogenic
Biology; Genome
Substances such as chemicals or radiation that cause abnormal development of a embryo. See also: mutatgen.
thymine (T)
Biology; Genome
A nitrogenous base, one member of the base pair AT (adenine-thymine). See also: base pair, nucleotide.
mutagenicity
Biology; Genome
The capacity of a chemical or physical agent to cause permanent genetic alterations. See also: somatic cell genetic mutation.
