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interlocus

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Happening between two genes on DNA

adjective
/ˌɪntərˈloʊkəs/

Specialized

: interlocus

An interlocus effect was observed when two genes on different chromosomes interacted.

Examples

The interlocus distance can influence the rate of genetic recombination during meiosis.
Researchers studied interlocus interactions to understand complex genetic traits.
The interlocus region is critical for genetic mapping.
Researchers study the interlocus variations in DNA sequences.
The interlocus distance can influence the rate of genetic recombination during meiosis.
Researchers studied interlocus interactions to understand complex genetic traits.
An interlocus effect was observed when two genes on different chromosomes interacted.

Synonyms

intergenic

vsinterlocus

Specialized

1 8.9

Parts of DNA that lie between two genes

is more general and applies between genetic loci not only genes

multilocus

vsinterlocus

Specialized

7.9

In genetics, involving more than one gene location

is about occurrence between loci rather than involving multiple loci

Surface Forms

interlocus positive

Morphology

interlocus = locus (transparent) = inter + locus + inter

Meaning is directly derived from the productive English prefix 'inter-' (between) applied to the noun 'locus' (a position on a chromosome), yielding 'between loci'; composition is straightforward though technical.

Etymology

Interlocus comes from the parts inter- 'between' and locus 'place', the same idea you see in location. So if something is described as interlocus, it happens 'between' two gene places on a chromosome, which is why it means occurring between genetic loci.