Haplotype

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012837",
  "term": "Haplotype",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A mitochondrial DNA genotype. One of several forms of the circular mitochondrial DNA molecule that differs from other forms due to mutations in the DNA sequence.\n\n2. A haplotype is a set of DNA variations, or polymorphisms, that tend to be inherited together.\n\n3. A haplotype is a set of DNA variations, or polymorphisms, that tend to be inherited together. A haplotype can refer to a combination of alleles or to a set of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found on the same chromosome.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Genetic Diversity as an Indicator of Ecosystem Condition and Sustainability Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/eerd/Glossary-%20Genetic%20Diversity.pdf",
    "National Human Genome Research Institute",
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/haplotype/"
}