forward genetics

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10738
Approach to genetic investigation in which the aim is to identify the gene that governs a particular function.
Note: Mutant phenotypes indicate the responsible gene and co-inherited genetic markers indicate the region of the genome where it occurs.
See also: reverse genetics
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 757 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'forward genetics' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10738 RIS BibTex EndNote
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