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Search Results for: chromosomal inversion

Definition noun, plural: chromosomal inversions A chromosomal aberration wherein a segment of a chromosome is reversed... Read More

Every living thing is made up of DNA. Our DNA is what makes us unique and different in the world. Our DNA is made up of... Read More

Definition noun, plural: paracentric inversions (genetics) An inversion of a segment of chromosome in which the centromere... Read More

Definition noun, plural: inversions (general) The reversal of state, form, position, direction, order, or course, such as... Read More

Definition noun, plural: pericentric inversions (genetics) An inversion of a segment of chromosome in which the centromere... Read More

Definition noun, plural: large-scale mutations (genetics) A type of mutation several nucleotides of a gene within a large... Read More

A mutation is a permanent, heritable change in the nucleotide sequence or the process by which such a change occurs in a... Read More

Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D.By nature, the genetic information from both parents is expected to be seen... Read More

Definition noun, plural: deletion mutations (genetics) A type of mutation wherein one or few nucleotide base pairs are... Read More

Centromere Definition Centromere is defined as the point of attachment for the sister chromatids generated after DNA... Read More

A gene is the fundamental, physical, and functional unit of heredity. The genes make up the sequences of DNA (genotypes).... Read More