| fusion gene | <molecular biology> A hybrid gene created by joining portions of two different genes (to produce a new protein) or by joining a gene to a different promoter (to alter or regulate gene transcription). (05 Jan 1998) |
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| linked gene | <genetics> Genes and / or markers that are so closely associated on the chromosome that they are inherited together in 80% or more of cases. (14 Oct 1997) |