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genetic marker

genetic marker noun: a gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.

Noun

genetic marker (plural genetic markers)

  1. A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.

Forms of genetic marker

pluralgenetic markers

Questions about genetic marker

What does genetic marker mean?
Genetic marker means a gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.
What part of speech is genetic marker?
Genetic marker is a noun.
What is the plural of genetic marker?
The plural of genetic marker is genetic markers.

Words near genetic marker in the dictionary

  1. genetic gaps
  2. genetic girl
  3. genetic girls
  4. genetic lotteries
  5. genetic lottery
  6. genetic marker
  7. genetic markers
  8. genetic material
  9. genetic materials
  10. genetic memories
  11. genetic memory

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