Preferred Term:
genetic polymorphism
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- polymorphism (genetics)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17293
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