genetic map
nounUK /dʒəˈnɛtɪk mæp/
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk mæp/
A genetic map is a picture that shows where different parts of a living thing's instructions are found.
Scientists used a genetic map to find the gene that causes the disease.
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2. A diagram showing the relative positions of genes on a chromosome based on recombination frequencies.
The genetic map revealed that the two traits were closely linked.
3. A representation of the order and distance between genetic markers along a DNA molecule.
Researchers constructed a high-resolution genetic map of the crop plant.
4. A chart used in breeding to track inherited traits across generations.
The farmer consulted a genetic map to select the best seeds.