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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. genetic engineering
  5. sex preselection
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. genetic engineering
  3. sex preselection

Preferred term

sex preselection

Type

  • Topic

Definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • sex predetermination
  • sex selection

Scope note

  • Use for the genetic control of the sex of offspring by humans; For the validation of the sex of an individual USE sexing; For the ability of the female to control the gender of her progeny USE sex allocation.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42628

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