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