POINTMUTATION

Point mutation

A point mutation, or single base substitution, is a type of mutation that causes the replacement of a single base nucleotide with another nucleotide of the genetic material, DNA or RNA. The term point mutation also includes insertions or deletions of a single base pair.

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point mutation

Noun

  1. A mutation that involves the replacement, addition or deletion of a small number of bases (especially just one) at a specific site within a gene


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