Deletion Mutation
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Deletion Mutation Definition
A loss of any genetic material on a chromosome, ranging from loss of a single nucleotide, to loss of part or all of a gene, to loss of a visible portion of the chromosome involving multiple genes. Deletions often disrupt gene or protein function and cell function as a result.
Deletion Mutation Synonyms
Deletion Mutation, Deletion, Mutation, Deletion
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