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Control gene

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A reference gene with stable, constant expression across different conditions and variables, used to normalize and compare the expression of experimental genes.

AP course connection

Topic 6.8: 6.8 Biotechnology

Unit 6

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