Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

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Joan E. Bailey-Wilson, Ph.D. defines Locus

Locus

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A locus is the specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome, like a genetic street address. The plural of locus is "loci".

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