point mutation

noun

Definition of point mutation

: a gene mutation involving the substitution, addition, or deletion of a single nucleotide base

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But preliminary research by Navin and collaborators suggests that point mutations — changes to individual DNA letters — accumulate more slowly. — Quanta Magazine, "Tracking the Evolution of Cancer, Cell by Cell," 13 Nov. 2013 This flaw is especially problematic because tens of thousands of genetic diseases are results of such point mutations. — The Economist, "BiotechnologyGene editing takes another step forward," 26 Oct. 2017

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point mutation

noun

: a gene mutation involving the substitution, addition, or deletion of a single nucleotide base