Variation occurring within a species in the presence or length of DNA fragment generated by a specific endonuclease at a specific site in the genome. Such variations are generated by mutations that create or abolish recognition sites for these enzymes or change the length of the fragment.

DUI

D012150 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0018928

Previous indexing

DNA (1966-1971); Genes, Structural (1977-1986); Chromosome Mapping (1971-1986); DNA Restriction Enzymes (1979-1986); Endonucleases (1975-1977); Polymorphism (Genetics) (1980-1986)

History note

95; was RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS 1987-94 (see under POLYMORPHISM (GENETICS) 1987-89)

Online note

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Public note

95; was RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS 1987-94 (see under POLYMORPHISM (GENETICS) 1987-89)