The Process of Locating Genes Within the Nucleic Acid of an Organism

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Short Answer

The process of locating genes within the nucleic acid of an organism is called (genetic/library/clone) mapping.

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

A morula that travels down the uterine tube to the uterus and is invaded with fluid. It then implants into the wall of the uterus.

Cleavage

The process by which a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells, often referred to in cellular biology and embryology.

Yolk Sac

The sac that holds the materials for the nutrition of the embryo.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, which will eventually give rise to the muscles, bones, and circulatory system.