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trans configuration
[-kənfig′yərā′shən] Etymology: L, trans + configurare, to form from 1 an arrangement in which the dominant allele of one pair of genes and the recessive allele of another pair are on the same chromosome. 2 an arrangement in which at least one mutant gene and one wild-type gene of a pair of pseudoalleles are present on each chromosome of a homologous pair. Also called trans arrangement, trans position. Compare cis configuration. 3 (in chemistry) a form of isomerism in which two substituent groups occur on opposite sides of a structure such as a ring or a double bond. Compare cis configuration. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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