01 · Glossary
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Allele
One version of a gene or genomic position.
DNA
The molecule that stores biological instructions in living systems.
Genome
The complete set of genetic material in an organism or cell.
Mutation
A change in a DNA sequence; its meaning depends on context and evidence.
PCR
A laboratory method used to make many copies of a selected DNA region.
Variant
A difference in a DNA sequence compared with a chosen reference.