polymorphism

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It also highlights that in the case of materials that are prone to supramolecular polymorphism, such as the toroid and random coil, it is essential to purify the assemblies before analyzing their photophysical properties.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024

That third method, used in genealogical testing, is called single nucleotide polymorphism, and it looks at thousands of binding sites in DNA compared to the 25 to 30 sites an STR analyzes.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Certain regions of the chromosome that are subject to polymorphism will lead to the generation of the unique banding pattern.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

If a known polymorphism is detected, they can alter the dose or avoid certain drugs altogether if they don't work as well as they should or are more likely to cause side effects.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021

One of the most interesting features of ant-societies is the dimorphism or polymorphism that may often be seen among the workers, the same species being represented by two or more forms.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various