Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms

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Maximilian Muenke, M.D. defines Deletion

Deletion

Deletion is a type of mutation involving the loss of genetic material. It can be small, involving a single missing DNA base pair, or large, involving a piece of a chromosome.

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