restriction fragment length polymorphism

noun

Definition of restriction fragment length polymorphism

: variation in the length of a DNA fragment produced by a specific restriction enzyme acting on DNA from different individuals that usually results from a gene mutation and that may be used as a genetic marker

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The first known use of restriction fragment length polymorphism was in 1980

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restriction fragment length polymorphism

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Medical Definition of restriction fragment length polymorphism

: variation in the length of a restriction fragment produced by a specific restriction enzyme acting on DNA from different individuals that usually results from a gene mutation (as an insertion or deletion) and that may be used as a genetic marker

— called also RFLP

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