INVERSION (GENETICS)
\ɪnvˈɜːʃən d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪks], \ɪnvˈɜːʃən dʒɛnˈɛtɪks], \ɪ_n_v_ˈɜː_ʃ_ə_n__ dʒ_ɛ_n_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k_s]\
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An aberration in which a chromosomal segment is deleted and reinserted in the same place but turned 180 degrees from its original orientation, so that the gene sequence for the segment is reversed with respect to that of the rest of the chromosome.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.