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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. population genetics
  4. genetic load

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genetic load

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Definition

  • Information The relative amount by which the average fitness of a population is lowered, due to the presence of genes that decrease survival, compared to the genotype with maximum or optimal fitness.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

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