gene map

gene map
a map showing the linear arrangement of genetic loci on a DNA molecule and indicating the distance between them, either in relative or physical units.

Gene map of human mitochondrial DNA, showing the genes transcribed from the heavy (H) and light (L) strands, transcription proceeding counterclockwise on H and clockwise on L. Ori H, Ori L, origins of replication; ND1–6, NADH dehydrogenase subunits; Cyt b, cytochrome b; CO I–III, cytochrome oxidase subunits; tRNA, transfer RNA; rRNA, ribosomal RNA.


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