Molecular Markers 1 PDF

Title Molecular Markers 1
Course New Technologies in Animal Breeding
Institution University of the Free State
Pages 6
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Summary

Molecular Markers: Marker: A piece of DNA molecule that’s associated with a certain trait of an organism.  Types of Markers: 1) Morphological Markers:  Animals are selected based on appearance.  Pigmentation.  Disadvantage: o Lack of polymorphism. 2) Biochemical Markers:  Animals are selected ...


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Molecular Markers:  Marker: A piece of DNA molecule that’s associated with a certain trait of an organism.  Types of Markers: 1) Morphological Markers:  Animals are selected based on appearance.  Pigmentation.  Disadvantage: o Lack of polymorphism. 2) Biochemical Markers:  Animals are selected based on biochemical properties.  Hb, Amylase & Blood groups (A, B, AB & O).  Disadvantages: o Sex limited o Age dependent o Influenced by the environment o Covers...


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