Gene amplification vs Duplication

[Neplina94]

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Hello,

Can someone please explain to me clearly what is the difference between Gene amplification and duplication and in which processes they occur?

Thank you!

 

[bee17]

The two terms are often used interchangeably. Gene amplification is over-expression of a gene. This is accomplished naturally through gene duplication or artificially through PCR.