genetic map

noun

1. an arrangement of genes on a chromosome.

noun

1. a graphic representation of the order of genes within chromosomes by means of detailed analysis of the DNASee also chromosome map

n.

1. A graphic representation of the genes or mutable sites on a chromosome.

1. A graphic representation of the arrangement of a gene or a DNA sequence on a chromosome. A genetic map is used to locate and identify the gene or group of genes that determines a particular inherited trait.♦ Locating and identifying genes in a genetic map is called genetic mapping.