Definition of Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)

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Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)

The term 'Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'Variation between individuals in DNA fragment sizes cut by specific restriction enzymes; polymorphic sequences that result in RFLPs are used as markers on both physical maps and genetic linkage maps. RFLPs usually are caused by mutation at a cutting site'.

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