copy number

in biotechnology
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01340
The number of copies of a plasmid or a gene within a cell.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 151 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)