Physical Map At Biology Glossary
What is it? The linear order of genes and distance between them (usually expressed in base pairs or kilobases). Physical maps are constructed from in vitro characterization of the DNA (e.g. by restriction mapping or DNA sequencing).Bio Definition Added By: Aaron
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