Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length

**Definition:** Variation occurring within a species in the presence or length of DNA fragment generated by a specific endonuclease at a specific site in the genome. Such variations are generated by mutations that create or abolish recognition sites for these enzymes or change the length of the fragment.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.365.795.595

**Synonyms:** - Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms - RFLPs - Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism - RFLP