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Modern Genetic Analysis Glossary
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quantitative trait locus (QTL) A gene affecting the phenotypic variation in continuously varying traits such as height, weight, and so forth.
quantitative variation The existence of a range of phenotypes for a specific character, differing by degree rather than by distinct qualitative differences.
quaternary structure of a protein The multimeric constitution of the protein.

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