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What is locus ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Locus**: The term "locus" refers to the specific position or location of a gene on a chromosome. It is a fixed point where a particular gene is situated. 2. **Gene Positioning**: Each gene in a chromosome has its own unique locus. This means that different genes occupy different positions on the chromosome. 3. **Alleles and Locus**: Alleles, which are different versions of a gene, occupy the same locus on homologous chromosomes. This means that while the gene itself may have different forms (alleles), they are located at the same position on the chromosome. ...
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