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Record 1 2003-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A gene which causes the death of the gamete or the zygote before development is completed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

létal : se dit d'un gène entraînant la mort de l'individu qui le porte s'il n'est dominé par l'allèle correspondant.

Key term(s)
  • facteur assassin

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Disposición hereditaria que trae como consecuencia la muerte de un individuo antes de alcanzar el estado reproductivo.

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