defined:

The process of deducing schematic representations of DNA. Three types of DNA maps can be constructed: physical maps, genetic maps, and cytogenetic maps, with the key distinguishing feature among these three types being the landmarks on which they are based.

explained:

Listen to a detailed explanation.

Dr. Eric Green, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genome Technology Branch, defines mapping.

related
terms:

cytogenetic map, genetic map, Human Genome Project, physical map

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