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Definition noun, plural: transversions (genetics) A small-scale mutation characterized by the replacement of a purine by... Read More

Definition noun, plural: substitution mutations (genetics) A small-scale mutation characterized by a substitution of one or... Read More

A mutation is a permanent, heritable change in the nucleotide sequence or the process by which such a change occurs in a... Read More

Define Frameshift Mutation What is a frameshift mutation? In biology, insertions or deletions of nucleotides in the coding... Read More

Definition noun, plural: transitions (genetics) A small-scale mutation characterized by the replacement of a purine by... Read More

Definition noun, plural: point mutations (genetics) A small-scale mutation characterized by a change of only one nucleotide... Read More

Definition noun, plural: base pair substitutions A type of mutation involving replacement or substitution of a single... Read More

Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D.By nature, the genetic information from both parents is expected to be seen... Read More