Concept information
Preferred term
locus
Definition
- In genetics, a locus is the position of a gene on a chromosome. Genes are located on chromosomes in a linear fashion, and each gene, or one of its alleles, have precise locations or loci on chromosomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Locus]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/locus
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