POINT MUTATION

(noun)

There is 1 meaning of the phrase Point Mutation.

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"Insertions and deletions are also considered point mutations as they change the sequence at a specific location."

"A silent point mutation does not change the amino acid sequence due to the redundancy of the genetic code."

"A missense point mutation results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein."

"Certain point mutations have been linked to an increased risk of cancer."

"The identification of a point mutation can help in diagnosing genetic diseases."