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Record 1 2010-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

The selection coefficient, s, is a measure of the advantage or disadvantage of an organism relative to a particular reference genotype under selection and thus represents the intensity of selection.

Key term(s)
  • coefficient of selection

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Valeur qui mesure le comportement par rapport à la sélection naturelle de chacun des génotypes présents dans une population polymorphe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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