Copy number

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012998",
  "term": "Copy number",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The number of identical DNA sequences, such as genes or plasmids, present in a cell or organism's genome. This value can vary between individuals and can influence gene expression levels or the dosage of specific proteins. Copy number variations (CNVs) are a type of genetic structural variation that can be associated with disease or phenotypic traits.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "gene",
    "plasmid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 151 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/copy-number/"
}