Definition for Positive selection
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If a cell does not repair a mutation, it and its descendents are called mutants. In contrast, cells normally found in nature are called wild-type cells. Researchers have developed methods to recognize mutants amidst their wild type neighbors. These include:
Positive selection, which involves selecting a mutant by eliminating wild-type phenotypes.
See also: Negative selection
