qtl

As an adjective continuous

is without break, cessation, or interruption; without intervening time.

As a noun qtl is

a locus (gene) that is among the factors affecting a trait whose values of interest are continuous rather than merely two.

As nouns the difference between trait and qtl

is that trait is an identifying characteristic, habit or trend while QTL is a locus gene that is among the factors affecting a trait whose values of interest are continuous rather than merely two.

As nouns the difference between gene and qtl

is that gene is a unit of heredity; a segment of DNA or RNA that is transmitted from one generation to the next, and that carries genetic information such as the sequence of amino acids for a protein while QTL is a locus gene that is among the factors affecting a trait whose values of interest are continuous rather than merely two.

As a proper noun Gene

is a diminutive of Eugene, also used as a formal male given name.

As nouns the difference between locus and qtl

is that locus is a place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime while qtl is a locus (gene) that is among the factors affecting a trait whose values of interest are continuous rather than merely two.