Point mutation

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

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

Synonyms

gene mutation missense mutation phosphomutant phosphomutation tetramutant marker gene mononucleotide mutant protein repeat unit minimotif genelet amber

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