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Centimorgan

Unit of genetic recombination frequency for gene loci or markers on the same chromosome. A…

Certation

Phenomenon in biology that two types of pollen grains (carrier of allele "A" and "a"…

Chimaera

Phenomenon that groups (layers) of cells of a plant are genetically not identical to each…

Chromosome

DNA molecule. A molecule that carries most of the genetic material of a plant. Note:…

Coupling phase

Linked genes (loci) where both dominant alleles are positioned on one chromosome and both recessive…

Crossing-over

Phenomenon that two homologous chromosomes exchange pieces of DNA during meiosis. The chance of a…

Cultivated crop

Groups of plants that have undergone accelerated evolution (directional selection) under human influence in a…

cumulative isomery

Type of epistasis where the dominant alleles A and B have the same effect and…