Definition for Difference between revisions of "Mosaic"
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| − | An individual in which some cells throughout the body show genetic differences. For example, in female mammals, about half of the somatic cells will express one X-linked allele, while the rest of the somatic cells will express the other allele. | + | 1) An individual in which some cells throughout the body show genetic differences. For example, in female mammals, about half of the somatic cells will express one X-linked allele, while the rest of the somatic cells will express the other allele. |
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| + | 2) Individuals have been identified who have two different karyotypes, such as 45,X/46,XY or 45,X/46,XX. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:20, 28 September 2013
1) An individual in which some cells throughout the body show genetic differences. For example, in female mammals, about half of the somatic cells will express one X-linked allele, while the rest of the somatic cells will express the other allele.
2) Individuals have been identified who have two different karyotypes, such as 45,X/46,XY or 45,X/46,XX.