copy number polymorphism

English

Alternative forms

copy-number polymorphism

Noun

copy number polymorphism (plural copy number polymorphisms) (Abbreviated as: CNP)

(genetics) The normal variation in the number of copies (normally two) of a gene, or of sequences of DNA, in the genome of a specific individual

Related terms

copy number variation

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