kopioitumisvirhe
Kopioitumisvirhe, or copy number variation (CNV), refers to a type of genetic variation where a segment of DNA is duplicated or deleted. These variations can range in size from a few base pairs to large chromosomal regions. Unlike single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) which involve changes in a single DNA building block, CNVs alter the number of copies of a particular DNA sequence.
CNVs are a significant source of genetic diversity in humans and other organisms. They can arise through
The impact of CNVs on an organism's phenotype can be highly variable. Some CNVs have no observable