restriction fragment length polymorphism
noun
: variation in the length of a DNA fragment produced by a specific restriction enzyme acting on DNA from different individuals that usually results from a gene mutation and that may be used as a genetic marker
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“Restriction fragment length polymorphism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restriction%20fragment%20length%20polymorphism. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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