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lethal mutation

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | | Copyright

lethal mutation A gene mutation whose expression results in the premature death of the organism carrying it. Dominant lethals kill heterozygotes, whereas recessive lethals kill homozygotes only. See also VISIBLE.

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lethal mutation

A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

lethal mutation A gene mutation whose expression results in the premature death of the organism carrying it. Dominant lethals kill both homozygotes and heterozygotes, recessive lethals kill homozygotes only.

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lethal mutation

A Dictionary of Zoology | 1999 | | Copyright

lethal mutation A gene mutation whose expression results in the premature death of the organism carrying it. Dominant lethals kill heterozygotes, recessive lethals kill homozygotes only. See also VISIBLE.

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