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polymorphism

[pol-ee-mawr-fiz-uhm] / ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fɪz əm /


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"The reason behind the expression of polymorphism is also very complex and unique," Priyadarshini explained.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

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

If you were to look at sickle cell anemia, a disorder affecting hemoglobin produced in red blood cells, which technique would be the most useful in detecting polymorphism in a sample?

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

Some people have a polymorphism that instructs their body to create two of the same enzyme instead of just one.

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2021

Some instances might be noted, not without interest, in which the facts of dimorphism or polymorphism have not been satisfactorily proved, but final judgment is held in suspense until suspicion is replaced by conviction.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke


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