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Map: A horoscope.

Linkage Map: A map of the relative positions of genetic loci on a chromosome, determined on the basis of how often the loci are inherited together. Distance is measured in centimorgans (cm).

Market Access Program (MAP): MAP, previously called the Market Promotion Program, is administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service and uses funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation. It helps producers, exporters, . . . View Full Definition

Long-Range Restriction Mapping: Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut dna at precise locations. Restriction maps depict the chromosomal positions of restriction-enzyme cutting sites. These are used as biochemical 'sign . . . View Full Definition

Paleocurrent Map: A map that shows the directions of currents at the time of sediment deposition. These directions can be determined through the study of cross bedding, ripple marks, tool marks and other sedi . . . View Full Definition

Paleogeographic Map: A map that shows the distribution of sedimentary environments at a specific time in the past. These maps are made by studying the rock record to correlate rock units that were deposited at t . . . View Full Definition

Contig Map: A map depicting the relative order of a linked library of overlapping clones representing a complete chromosomal segment.

Hermaphrodite: An individual capable of producing both eggs and sperm during its lifetime

Topographic Map: A map that shows the change in elevation over a geographic area through the use of contour lines. The contour lines trace points of equal elevation across the map.

Macrorestriction Map: Map depicting the order of and distance between sites at which restriction enzymes cleave chromosomes.