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Pronounciation of 
insertion

defined:

A type of chromosomal abnormality in which a DNA sequence is inserted into a gene, disrupting the normal structure and function of that gene.

explained:

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Dr. Anthony Wynshaw-Boris defines insertion.

illustrated:

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related
terms:

chromosome, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), gene, mutation



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