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polymorphism /poly·mor·phism/ (-mor´fizm) the quality of existing in several different forms. balanced polymorphism an equilibrium mixture of homozygotes and heterozygotes maintained by natural selection against both homozygotes.
balanced polymorphism, in a population, the occurrence of a certain proportion of homozygotes and heterozygotes for specific genetic traits, which is maintained from generation to generation by the forces of natural selection. Compare genetic polymorphism. polymorphism the quality of existing in several different forms. balanced polymorphism an equilibrium mixture of homozygotes and heterozygotes maintained by natural selection against both homozygotes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One indication of a balanced polymorphism is a higher rate of nonsynonymous than synonymous substitution (8). |
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