Haplotype
noun
A haplotype is a combination of alleles or a set of DNA variations found on the same chromosome that are inherited together from a single parent.
Scientists studied the haplotype of the population to trace genetic diseases.
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Formal
haplotype mapping,haplotype block,haplotype variation
noun
A haplotype is a combination of alleles or a set of DNA variations found on the same chromosome that are inherited together from a single parent.
Scientists studied the haplotype of the population to trace genetic diseases.
Usage tips
Formal
haplotype mapping,haplotype block,haplotype variation
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Genetic Relationships
Understanding haplotypes can reveal how traits are inherited.
Many traits in a family can be traced back to specific haplotypes.
Pro Tip 2/3Disease Susceptibility
Certain haplotypes are linked to an increased risk of diseases.
People often study populations to find haplotypes related to diseases.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative Analysis
Comparing haplotypes between populations can show migration patterns.
Haplotypes help in understanding how groups of people are related.
Pro Tip 1/3Genetic Relationships
Understanding haplotypes can reveal how traits are inherited.
Many traits in a family can be traced back to specific haplotypes.
Pro Tip 2/3Disease Susceptibility
Certain haplotypes are linked to an increased risk of diseases.
People often study populations to find haplotypes related to diseases.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative Analysis
Comparing haplotypes between populations can show migration patterns.
Haplotypes help in understanding how groups of people are related.
Pro Tip 1/3Genetic Relationships
Understanding haplotypes can reveal how traits are inherited.
Many traits in a family can be traced back to specific haplotypes.
Pro Tip 2/3Disease Susceptibility
Certain haplotypes are linked to an increased risk of diseases.
People often study populations to find haplotypes related to diseases.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative Analysis
Comparing haplotypes between populations can show migration patterns.
Haplotypes help in understanding how groups of people are related.
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