What Are QTLs and RFLPs

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What are QTLs and RFLPs?

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Definitions:

Thyroid

An organ located in the neck that secretes hormones responsible for controlling growth and metabolic processes.

Salt-Water Balance

The regulation of the balance between salt and water levels in an organism, crucial for maintaining homeostasis.

Endocrine Gland

A gland that releases hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immune response.