Restriction fragment length polymorphism. Inherited differences in sites for restriction enzymes (e.g., caused by base changes in the target site) that result in differences in the lengths of the fragments produced by cleavage with the relevant restriction enzyme. RFLPs are used for genetic mapping to link the genome directly to a conventional gene...
See Restriction-fragment-length polymorphism.
Synonym for restriction fragment length polymorphism ... <molecular biology, technique> A method that allows familial relationships to be established by comparing the characteristic polymorphic patterns that are obtained when certain regions of genomic DNA are amplified (typically by PCR) and cut with certain restriction enzymes. ... The vari...
restriction fragment length polymorphism.
See restriction fragment length polymorphism.
Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for restriction fragment length polymorphism.
RFLP: Restriction fragment length polymorphism. A difference in DNA between people that can be recognized by the use of a restriction enzyme.
Restriction fragment length polymorphism
acronym: restriction fragment length polymorphism
See restriction fragment length polymorphism.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 are usually caused by mutation at a cutting site. See marker.