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Point Mutation

A mutation caused by the substitution of one nucleotide for another. This results in the DNA molecule having a change in a single base pair.

Year introduced: 1993

Date introduced: May 22, 1992

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Tree Number(s): G05.365.590.675

MeSH Unique ID: D017354

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  • Mutation, Point
  • Mutations, Point
  • Point Mutations

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