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Chapter 5, Problem 18P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The chromosome that is most likely to be used for finding the mouse counter part of the identified human gene is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The basic unit of heredity which is made up of DNA segments is known as gene. The complete set of genes present inside the living organism is known as genome. The genome contains both coding and noncoding DNA segments.
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