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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. DNA fragmentation

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DNA fragmentation

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Definition

  • Information Splitting the DNA into shorter pieces by endonucleolytic DNA cleavage at multiple sites. It includes the internucleosomal DNA fragmentation, which along with chromatin condensation, are considered to be the hallmarks of apoptosis.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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