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noun
A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a specific gene that produces a recognizable trait and can be used in family or population studies
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: gene, cistron, factor
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