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Genetic Phenomena > Genetic Variation > Polymorphism, Genetic

Preferred term

Polymorphism, Genetic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The regular and simultaneous occurrence in a single interbreeding population of two or more discontinuous genotypes. The concept includes differences in genotypes ranging in size from a single nucleotide site (POLYMORPHISM, SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE) to large nucleotide sequences visible at a chromosomal level.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Gene Polymorphism
  • Genetic Polymorphism
  • Genetic Polymorphisms
  • Polymorphism (Genetics)

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