Genetic Loci

Specific regions that are mapped within a GENOME. Genetic loci are usually identified with a shorthand notation that indicates the chromosome number and the position of a specific band along the P or Q arm of the chromosome where they are found. For example the locus 6p21 is found within band 21 of the P-arm of CHROMOSOME 6. Many well known genetic loci are also known by common names that are associated with a genetic function or HEREDITARY DISEASE.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): G05.360.340.024.380

MeSH Unique ID: D056426

Entry Terms:

• Loci, Genetic
• Locus, Genetic
• Genetic Locus

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
Genome
Genome Components
Genetic Loci
Achaete-Scute Complex Genome Region
Locus Control Region
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Genes, MHC Class I
Genes, MHC Class II
Minor Histocompatibility Loci
Minor Lymphocyte Stimulatory Loci
Nucleolus Organizer Region
Pseudoautosomal Regions
Quantitative Trait Loci
t-Complex Genome Region