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Copy Number Polymorphism

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Copy Number Polymorphism Definition

Variation in the number of copies of a particular sequence within the genetic material of an individual. Large-scale copy number polymorphisms are common and widely distributed in the human genome.

Copy Number Polymorphism Synonyms

Copy Number Polymorphism, CNP

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