Biological Glossary | What is Variant?

In biology, a variant refers to a specific region of the genome that differs between two genomes, or an individual organism with characteristics that deviate from the standard within a species. It is an alteration or mutation in an organism's genetic sequence. Variants can occur naturally or be induced for research purposes and can impact physical traits, disease susceptibility, or response to medication. 

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