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balanced polymorphism

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balanced polymorphism
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A system of genes in which two alleles are maintained in stable equilibrium because the heterozygote is more fit than either of the homozygotes.
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One indication of a balanced polymorphism is a higher rate of nonsynonymous than synonymous substitution (8).
Genomewide pattern of synonymous nucleotide substitution in two ... by Murray, Megan / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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