In the Analysis of Quantitative Traits,positions on Chromosomes Called Quantitative

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Essay

In the analysis of quantitative traits,positions on chromosomes called quantitative trait loci QTLs are often discussed.In the same context,restriction fragment length polymorphisms RFLPs are also discussed.What is the relationship between QTLs and RFLPs?

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