Gametologue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gametologue is a noun meaning (genetics) A gene that is homologous to one on a sex chromosome.
Meaning
(genetics) A gene that is homologous to one on a sex chromosome.
Example Sentences
Both types of sequence could potentially be exploited for the generation of sex markers because the male and female copies of gametologues are significantly different at the sequence level and markers designed from gametologue sequences have been successfully used to discriminate between sexes in different Ectocarpus species.
Word Forms
- gametologues
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gametolog, homoeologue, homeolog, homeologue, heterochromosome, heterosome.
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