Deletion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002971",
  "term": "Deletion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of mutation in a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequence where one or more nucleotide base pairs are removed from the genetic material. This can range from a single base pair to large segments of a chromosome. Deletions can significantly alter the protein product, potentially leading to genetic disorders or changes in biological function.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "base pair"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1144 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/deletion/"
}