point mutation

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Definition of point mutation in English English dictionary

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

a mutation due to an intramolecular reorganization of a gene

A mutation that changes only one small area or one nucleotide in a gene

Related Terms

point mutations

plural form of point mutation

Hyphenation

point mu·ta·tion

Turkish pronunciation

poynt myuteyşın

Pronunciation

/ˈpoint myo͞oˈtāsʜən/ /ˈpɔɪnt mjuːˈteɪʃən/