Restriction fragment length polymorphism

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In molecular biology, restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) is a technique that exploits variations in homologous DNA sequences, known as polymorphisms, in order to distinguish individuals, populations, or species in order to pinpoint the locations of genes within a sequence.

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