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LociA locus (plural loci) is the position on a chromosome where a gene is found.

A useful analogy would be the address - 'Gene for brown eyes' is the name, '23rd gene' is the house number, 'Chromosome 4' is the street. (these are not necessarily true for this gene)

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What is the plural of locus?

The plural form of locus is loci.


What do you call the physical location of a gene?

The specific term is gene locus. If the exact location is known then there is more specific terminology that refers to the chromosome number whether the locus is on the short (p) or long (q) arm of the chromosome and it's specific location based on band and sub-band location.


What is plural of locus?

The plural of locus is loci.


What is the plural form of the word locus?

Plural forn of locus is loci.


What do you get when you combine Locus control and proactivity?

when you combine locus of control and proactivity you get


How do you use locus in a sentence?

The locus of the search was the campground where the hikers had begun their outing.


What is Locus Computing Corporation's population?

Locus Computing Corporation's population is 300.


When was Locus Computing Corporation created?

Locus Computing Corporation was created in 1982.


When did Locus Computing Corporation end?

Locus Computing Corporation ended in 1995.


How are terms gene locus and allele related?

A gene locus refers to the specific position of a gene on a chromosome, while an allele refers to different versions of the same gene that can exist at a particular locus. In other words, a gene locus is the physical location of a gene on a chromosome, while an allele is a specific variant or form of that gene found at that locus.


What is Root locus?

Loc is the root word of locus. This root word means place.


What member of a pair or series of genes that occupies a specific position on a specific chromosome is referred to?

The position is called locus (plural: loci).