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point mutation

/pɔɪnt mjuːˈteɪʃən/

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C1formalcommonscientific/pɔɪnt mjuːˈteɪʃən/

A type of genetic mutation where a single nucleotide base is changed, inserted, or deleted from the DNA or RNA sequence of an organism.

  • 🇷🇺Тип генетической мутации, при которой одно нуклеотидное основание изменяется, вставляется или удаляется из последовательности ДНК или РНК организма.
  1. Genetic change C1 formal

    A type of mutation in DNA where a single nucleotide base is changed, inserted, or deleted.

    • A point mutation in the gene caused the disease.
    • Scientists identified a point mutation responsible for the resistance.
    • Point mutations can lead to changes in protein function.

    🇷🇺Генетическое изменение