amorph
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amorph (plural amorphs)
- without form
- (genetics) a null mutation.
- (genetics) a mutation that causes a complete loss of gene function.
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complete loss of function mutation
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Muller, HJ (1932) Further studies on the nature and causes of gene mutations. Proceedings of the 6th International Congress of Genetics, pp 213-255.
[edit] German
[edit] Adjective
amorph
- amorphous (lacking a definite form or clear shape)
This German entry was created from the translations listed at amorphous. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see amorph in the German Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) April 2008
