point mutation
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A change involving just a single base in a DNA sequence.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A single _____ in the gene was enough to change one amino acid in the resulting protein."
Answer: point mutation
In your own words, what does "point mutation" mean?
A change involving just a single base in a DNA sequence.
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