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Genetic Phenomena > Genetic Variation > Mutation > Sequence Deletion > Gene Deletion
Genetic Phenomena > Mutagenesis > Sequence Deletion > Gene Deletion

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Gene Deletion  

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Scope note

  • A genetic rearrangement through loss of segments of DNA or RNA, bringing sequences which are normally separated into close proximity. This deletion may be detected using cytogenetic techniques and can also be inferred from the phenotype, indicating a deletion at one specific locus.

History note

  • 93; was see CHROMOSOME DELETION 1984-92

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017353

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