Mapping of the linear order of genes on a chromosome with units indicating their distances by using methods other than genetic recombination. These methods include nucleotide sequencing, overlapping deletions in polytene chromosomes, and electron micrography of heteroduplex DNA. (From King & Stansfield, A Dictionary of Genetics, 5th ed)

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Chromosome Mapping (1968-1998)

History note

1999; for PHYSICAL MAPPING (GENETICS) use RESTRICTION MAPPING 1997-1998

Public note

1999; for PHYSICAL MAPPING (GENETICS) see RESTRICTION MAPPING 1997-1998