Epigenetics
X inactivation: definition
Alias related to X-chromosome inactivation: X-chromosome inactivation silences most genes on one X chromosome in female mammals for dosage compensation.
X inactivation is another way students may refer to concepts covered under X-chromosome inactivation.
X-chromosome inactivation silences most genes on one X chromosome in female mammals for dosage compensation.
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Also known as: X-chromosome inactivation
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