locus in the PONS Dictionary

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To do so, a primer or oligonucleotide aligns with either of ends of the locus.
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The location of the gene in humans is on the first chromosome at locus p36.1-p35.
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On a sphere, the cut locus is a point.
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In philosophy, the self is the agent, the knower and the ultimate locus of personal identity.
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Diversifying selection is the hypothesis that two subpopulations of a species live in different environments that select for different alleles at a particular locus.
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However, it is known that the area postrema is the locus, or site, of the chemoreceptor trigger zone for vomiting.
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If a crossover event affects that locus, then both homologous chromosomes will have one chromatid containing each genotype.
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The simplest way a behavioral syndrome can form is through a genetic polymorphism, meaning two or more alleles at the same locus.
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This locus can then be pointed at to refer to the referent.
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Unfortunately, the locus typicus has been destroyed by an earthquake and subsequent searches for specimens have been unsuccessful.
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