Mesh term Genetic Loci
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Description
Specific regions that are mapped within a GENOME. Genetic loci are usually identified with a shorthand notation that indicates the chromosome number and the position of a specific band along the P or Q arm of the chromosome where they are found. For example the locus 6p21 is found within band 21 of the P-arm of CHROMOSOME 6. Many well known genetic loci are also known by common names that are associated with a genetic function or HEREDITARY DISEASE.Browse to child terms:
Achaete-Scute Complex Genome Region
Locus Control Region
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Minor Histocompatibility Loci
Minor Lymphocyte Stimulatory Loci
Nucleolus Organizer Region
Pseudoautosomal Regions
Quantitative Trait Loci
t-Complex Genome Region
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