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Concept information
Preferred term
point mutation
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Topic
Definition
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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.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
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URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/53145
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