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Search Results for: nonsense mutation

A nonsense mutation is the type of point mutation that renders the translation process useless by coding for a stop/nonsense... Read More

What is a missense mutation? Literally speaking, a mutation that changes the meaning of the encoded gene sequence is the... Read More

A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene or a chromosome. When there is only one nucleotide involved, it... 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

Mutagen Definition What is a mutagen? A mutagen is a substance or agent that causes DNA impairment that results in the... 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: substitution mutations (genetics) A small-scale mutation characterized by a substitution of one or... Read More

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

Reviewed by: Mary Anne Clark, Ph.D.Genetic Mutations Genetic mutations are inherited variations in an... Read More

Pleiotropy Definition When one single gene starts affecting multiple traits of living organisms, this phenomenon is known... Read More

Definition (Of or relating to) A mutation resulting in a nonsense or stop codon that does not code for an amino acid and is... Read More

suppressor-sensitive mutant A conditionally lethal, host range, bacteriophage mutant that produces nonsense codons and can... Read More