Chromosomal duplication
Chromosomal Duplication
Chromosomal Duplication (pronunciation: kroh-muh-soh-muhl doo-pli-key-shuhn) is a phenomenon in Genetics where a segment of a Chromosome is duplicated or replicated, resulting in multiple copies of the same genetic material.
Etymology
The term "Chromosomal Duplication" is derived from two words. "Chromosomal" comes from the word "Chromosome", which is derived from the Greek words "chroma" meaning color and "soma" meaning body. "Duplication" comes from the Latin word "duplex" meaning double.
Related Terms
- Gene Duplication: A type of mutation that involves the duplication of a gene.
- Chromosomal Aberration: Any change in the normal structure or number of chromosomes, often resulting in physical or mental abnormalities.
- Genetic Variation: The difference in DNA among individuals or populations.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chromosomal duplication
- Wikipedia's article - Chromosomal duplication
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