genetic map

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Human Genome

(Also known as a linkage map) a chromosome map of a species that shows the position of its known genes and/or markers relative to each other, rather than as specific physical points on each chromosome. See also chromosome, gene, polymorphism

National Human Genome Research Institute — Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

See: linkage map

Human Genome Project — Human Genome Project

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Food Biotechnology

The linear array of genes on a chromosome, based on recombination frequencies (linkage map) or physical location (physical or chromosomal map). See: linkage map.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization — Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture