Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)

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Variation between individuals in DNAfragment sizes cut by specific restriction enzymes; polymorphic sequences that result inRFLPs are used as markers on both physical maps and genetic linkage maps. RFLPs usuallyare caused by a mutation at a cutting site.

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