Gene Dosage
Synonyms
Copy Number, Gene
Copy Numbers, Gene
Dosage, Gene
Dosages, Gene
Gene Copy Number
Gene Copy Numbers
Gene Dosages
Number, Gene Copy
Numbers, Gene Copy
The number of copies of a given gene present in the cell of an organism. An increase in gene dosage (by GENE DUPLICATION for example) can result in higher levels of gene product formation. GENE DOSAGE COMPENSATION mechanisms result in adjustments to the level GENE EXPRESSION when there are changes or differences in gene dosage.
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