Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: The benefits of new information on the extent of genetic polymorphism among humans, particularly with respect to single-nucleotide polymorphism and copy number variation

Introduction: Variation that takes place in a single nucleotide in the genome can be termed as single-nucleotide polymorphism. The change in a single nucleotide can result in the development of diseases like sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, and so on. Copy number variation is the repetition of part of a genome.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The challenges of new information on the extent of genetic polymorphism among humans, particularly with respect to single-nucleotide polymorphism and copy number variation.

Introduction: Variation that takes place in a single nucleotide in the genome can be termed as single-nucleotide polymorphism. The change in a single nucleotide can result in the development of diseases like sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, and so on. Copy number variation is the repetition of part of a genome.

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