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Phenotype
The emergent manifestation of a particular gene variant, or combinations of gene variants (alleles).
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All cells in the body have the same complement of 25000 genes, yet different cells in different specific tissues - such as nerve, muscle or gut - have different characteristics (phenotype). It follows that different subpopulations of genes within cells of differing function must be active or silenced depending on requirements for function in a particular tissue. Obviously, there will be genes concerned with metabolism, growth, and cell division - the so-called...[Read More] |
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