genemap
nounUK /ˈdʒiːn.mæp/
US /ˈdʒiːn.mæp/
A genemap is a picture that shows where the parts of a gene are.
The scientist looked at the genemap to find the gene that makes eyes blue.
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2. A diagram showing the order and positions of genes on a chromosome.
The genemap showed the genes lined up along the chromosome.
3. A chart used to find which gene causes a certain trait.
They used a genemap to track the gene for tall plants.
4. A digital record of gene locations in a genome.
The lab stored the genemap on a computer for easy searching.