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Forward genetics

Forward genetics refers to one of the two major approaches in genetic study.

Forward genetics identifies the genetic basis of a specific phenotype of interest, whereas reverse genetics examines how genetic variations affect phenotype.

Forward genetics and reverse genetics

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  • Forward genetics is an approach that identifies the genetic basis of a specific phenotype [1].

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